For new operations, Air India, the New Tata venture, plans to add 30 more aircraft from the leasing partner for use on both local and international routes.

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Additionally, it should be emphasized that airlines have yet to comment on any additional aircraft orders. As many industry analysts claim, Air India is studying the new approach to structure its aircraft fleet and would make plans depending on the operation and requirements.

“Air India is happy to resume expanding its fleet and worldwide reach after a long period without significant growth,” stated Air India Chief Executive Campbell Wilson.

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These new aircraft, along with those already in operation that are being put back in service, “meet an immediate demand for increased capacity and connection and signal a substantial step forward.”

In a statement, the airline stated that it currently operated 54 narrow-body aircraft and 33 wide-body aircraft and added that more was anticipated to enter service soon.

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Wilson explained that the addition of new aircraft will represent the first significant fleet enlargement since the Indian government sold shares of Air India to Tata Group. In order to accommodate the rise in passenger demand for air travel during the pandemic, 16 long-grounded airline jets will be gradually taken from storage in addition to the delivery of new aircraft.

The four A321s are anticipated to arrive in the first quarter of 2023, according to Air India. The carrier stated that the 21 A320s should be delivered in the second part of 2023. The aircraft will operate on select short-haul international routes as well as domestic carrier flights. Currently, Air India has a mixed fleet of 70 aircraft, including 43 wide-body and 70 narrow-body models.

No region operations with fewer seat segments are planned for Air India. If it works, it will probably change the game for modern aircraft like the A220 and E195. 140 seats would be filled by these aircraft, filling a demand gap.

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