Vistara orders 23 new aircraft

Delhi Airlines, Vistara (UK) placed an order for 13 Airbus SE A320NEOs and 10 Boeing B787-9s, allowing the airline to expand its high-end services to the airline. 39; internationally. Vistara, a joint venture between the Indian group Tata and Singapore Airlines, currently operates a fleet of 21 A320s, including 8 A320NEOs. With the addition of future orders, Vistara plans to increase the size of its fleet to 50 aircraft.

Vistara CEO, Mr. Leslie Thng, said, "We are hoping to catch the international jet by December 2018. We are looking for the necessary clearances. competent authorities. Our international operations will begin with international short-haul routes. "

The Dreamliners will be equipped with GEnX engines (General Electric) while the A320NEO will be equipped with CFM Leap 1A engines.

" Vistara will use the engine. aircraft to densify its domestic network and support its international operations scheduled for later this year, "said an airline official.

With plans to expand its international network, Vistara also plans to expand its network in the domestic sector.The rapidly growing Indian economy has allowed many Indian airlines to grow at a very fast pace.This growth will give Vistara, arguably the best airline in India, the chance to achieve its goal of international expansion.The introduction of the B787-9 Dreamliner will allow Vistara to fly on long-haul flights and medium Although the main destinations are New York, London, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and Melbourne, Vistara can fly to Australia with the B787-9 aircraft. The carrier plans to launch regional international flights soon with its existing fleet.