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Taking a step closer to getting its flying licence, Tata-SIA joint venture Vistara took delivery of its first Airbus A-320 aircraft that landed at the IGI Airport here today, as the airline planned to go ahead with its operational launch next month. Reuters file photo for representational purpose only
Vistara, the Tata-SIA joint venture, on Thursday took delivery of its first Airbus A320 aircraft as the airline inched closer towards to getting the flying permit.
Though there is a delay by a fortnight in taking delivery of the flight, the full-service airline, in which the Tatas have majority stake, expects to hit the skies in late October.
Though there is a delay by a fortnight in taking delivery of the flight, the full-service airline, in which the Tatas have majority stake, expects to hit the skies in late October.
The delay has resulted in the a delay of the launch of Vistara by a couple of weeks and now it has to undergo mandatory flight tests and other checks before DGCA grants the airworthiness certificate and the flying licence.
The landing of the A320 at the Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi also came on a day when low-cost carrier AirAsia India announced that Mumbai will be its next destination in addition to its six existing destinations.
Though they may not be in direct competition as the genres of both the airlines are different, a crowded sky would mean that Vistara would have to plan it properly as its main destinations are likely to be metros and big towns.
Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO of Vistara, said, "we are very excited to receive the delivery of our first aircraft."
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