Air India, which is owned by the Tata Group, just bought its first narrow-body plane with a new uniform. The color code for this Airbus A320 Neo is VT-RTN, and it got to Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 7 from Toulouse, France. This is an important step in Air India’s continued process of change.Tata Group-owned Air India welcomed its first narrow-body aircraft in new livery. The Airbus A320 Neo, registered VT-RTN, landed at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France, on July 7.The company said that the addition of the new aircraft is a significant milestone in its transformation journey. This addition to the Air India fleet features a three-class configuration, including luxury business class seats, 24 premium economy seats with extra legroom, and 132 comfortable economy class seats.
Notably, this introduction marks the first time Air India is offering premium economy on its narrow-body aircraft. The A320 Neo is expected to enter service in August 2024, primarily operating on domestic short-haul routes. Currently, three A320 Neo aircraft with three-class configurations in the old Air India livery have already commenced operations within the domestic network.Starting early next year, Air India plans to enhance the flying experience for its guests by deploying new, upgraded, and refurbished aircraft across both its narrow-body and wide-body fleets.
Founded by the legendary J.R.D. Tata, Air India has a rich history in the aviation sector. Its inaugural flight took off on October 15, 1932. Since then, Air India has built an extensive domestic network and operates non-stop flights to major cities around the world, including destinations in the USA, Canada, U.K., Europe, the Far East, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Gulf.
After 69 years as a government-owned enterprise, Air India and its low-cost subsidiary Air India Express were welcomed back into the Tata Group in January 2022. The airline is currently navigating through a significant five-year transformation roadmap under the aegis of Vihaan.AI, with an ambition to become a world-class airline with an Indian heart. The first phase of this transformation, known as the Taxi phase, recently concluded.
It focused on addressing the basics, including returning many long-grounded aircraft to service, recruiting additional talent across flying and ground functions, upgrading technology, and enhancing customer care initiatives. Air India is a member of Star Alliance, the world's largest global airline consortium, which enables it to offer extensive connectivity and facilitate travel for passengers worldwide.
Air India’s Fleet Enhancement
The Airbus A320 Neo, which was just released, has three classes. This plan has 132 comfortable economy class seats, 24 premium economy seats with extra legroom, and luxury business class seats. This is the first time that Air India has offered a premium economy class on a narrow-body plane. It is planned that the plane will start flying short-haul domestic flights in August 2024.
Current and Future Plans
Air India currently runs three A320 Neo planes in its internal network. These planes have similar three-class layouts but wear older liveries. Starting in early 2019, the airline will add new, upgraded, and refurbished narrow-body and wide-body planes to its fleets to make the customer experience even better.
Historical Overview of Air India
Air India was started by J.R.D. Tata and had its first flight on October 15, 1932. Since then, it has built a large network of flights both in India and other countries. The airline had been owned by the government for 69 years before it was bought back by the Tata Group in January 2022.
Transformation Journey
Air India wants to become a world-class airline while still keeping its Indian roots through a project called Vihaan.AI. In the first phase, called the “Taxi” phase, basic changes were made, like putting long-idled planes back into service, adding more people, upgrading technology, and starting to improve customer service.
Global Partnerships
As a member of the Star Alliance, Air India has access to a global network that makes it easier to get to major places around the world. This makes it easier for passengers to connect and travel. Tata’s strategic plans helped Air India add this plane to its fleet. It’s a big step forward in the airline’s commitment to great service and operational excellence.
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