Vistara is likely to place an order for wide-bodied aircraft in the next few weeks as part of its plans to expand to long-haul overseas routes, people aware of the deliberations at the premium domestic carrier told ET.
Although they did not specify the make of the planes or the number likely to be ordered, the development signifies that Tata Sons, which runs the airlines in a joint venture with Singapore Airlines, is pressing ahead with its plans for Vistara even as it remains undecided on whether to invest in Air India.
The airline currently operates a fleet of 20 narrow-bodied Airbus A320 planes of 158 seats. Widebodied planes typically have over 300 seats, twin-engine and longer range of more than 8 hours.
“Vistara plans to induct wide-bodied planes irrespective of whether the Air India deal happens,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.
Spokespersons at Vistara could not be reached for comment.
The airline’s salt-to-software conglomerate parent is said to be interested in bidding for Air India, which has been put on the block by the government. One of the advantages is the national carrier’s international operations.
18/09/18 Anirban Chowdhury/Economic Times
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Although they did not specify the make of the planes or the number likely to be ordered, the development signifies that Tata Sons, which runs the airlines in a joint venture with Singapore Airlines, is pressing ahead with its plans for Vistara even as it remains undecided on whether to invest in Air India.
The airline currently operates a fleet of 20 narrow-bodied Airbus A320 planes of 158 seats. Widebodied planes typically have over 300 seats, twin-engine and longer range of more than 8 hours.
“Vistara plans to induct wide-bodied planes irrespective of whether the Air India deal happens,” said one of the persons, who did not wish to be identified.
Spokespersons at Vistara could not be reached for comment.
The airline’s salt-to-software conglomerate parent is said to be interested in bidding for Air India, which has been put on the block by the government. One of the advantages is the national carrier’s international operations.
18/09/18 Anirban Chowdhury/Economic Times
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