Air India Express (AIE), the Kochi-based low-cost international arm of Air India, is expected to receive 190 Boeing 737 MAX (737-8 and 737-10s) aircraft as part of a 470-aircraft deal signed by Air India with Airbus and Boeing. The AIE made headlines recently for frequent emergency landings (precautionary landings) in the state.
Overview
The airline has used Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, while Air India has used wide-body aircraft for its long-haul flights. To expand its operations, Air India Express has begun hiring pilots and cabin crew members for its bases in southern India.
The airline has agreed to merge with AirAsia India, increasing its fleet size from 24 to 53 aircraft. Vistara and Air India will connect by March 2024, subject to regulatory approvals.
“The route developments of the airline will significantly change with the initiation of the new aircraft. Moreover, it is too soon to speculate on the routes since discussions are continuous. However, based on the preliminary understanding.
The AIE will receive a Boeing 737 MAX. The airline has relocated many employees from Kochi to its corporate headquarters in Delhi. According to sources, its primary operations will soon be based in Delhi.
End Note
“The route developments of the airline will significantly change with the initiation of the new aircraft. Furthermore, it is too early to speculate on the routes because discussions are ongoing. However, based on my initial understanding.
A Boeing 737 MAX will be delivered to the AIE. Many employees have been relocated from Kochi to the airline’s corporate headquarters in Delhi. According to sources, its headquarters will soon be in Delhi.
