Air India’s first airbus A321neo

Airbus A321neo – Air India, a subsidiary of the Tata Group, has received its first Airbus 321neo. On Saturday, the VT-RTD aircraft took off from Hamburg, Germany, bound for Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.

“#FlyAI: We are delighted to welcome our new Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). We are excited to have you aboard!, “Air India announced the news on Twitter.

Air India has received a single-aisle airliner for the first time since its acquisition by Tata Group.

Air India announced the departure of its first A321neo from Hamburg, Germany, on Saturday. “#FlyAI: We’re getting ready to welcome the newest member of our AI family, the Airbus A321 Neo (VT-RTD). We can’t wait to see her land here now that she’s taken off from Hamburg! AI has received its first A321 Neo (equipped with CFM LEAP 1A engines) aircraft “The Indian national carrier tweeted about it.

Air India, which is owned by Tata, will purchase 250 Airbus planes.

Airbus A321neo

Air India has committed to ordering 250 Airbus aircraft to expand its domestic and international operations. The order includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle planes, as well as 34 A350-1000 and six A350-900 wide-body planes.

“Airbus has long been a partner of Air India, and these new aircraft will play a critical role in delivering Vihaan.AI, Air India’s comprehensive transformation and growth strategy,” said Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD of Air India.

“This is a watershed moment for Airbus and Air India.” “We are honored that our partnership with the Tatas and our aircraft solutions will write that new chapter for the country’s air-connectivity,” Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, said.

The A321neo is the longest-fuselage member of Airbus’ best-selling, single-aisle A320 Family, comfortably seating 180 to 220 passengers in a standard two-class configuration and up to 244 in a higher-density configuration.