Chennai: Wadia Group-owned GoAir has said that it is in talks with two European companies to take care of the company’s aircraft maintenance and supply of spare parts. Besides, the airline said it is contemplating to start international operations and focus will be neighbouring countries.
After launching its service to Chennai, which will be the 22nd destination for the airline in the country, Giorgio De Roni, chief executive officer, Go Airlines (India) Ltd said, currently the aircraft maintenance is done in-house. With the airline’s fleet increasing it is better to have a maintenance agreement with another carrier which will help bring down the cost.
While minor maintenance activities will be carried out in the country, major overhaul will be taken up outside India, added Kamal Kikani, vice president - customer service and airports, Go Airlines (India) Ltd.
The airline expects to take delivery of 72 new fuel-efficient A320 NEO aircraft from Airbus starting 2016. In June 2011, GoAir announced it has placed an order worth $7.2 billion, which according to the then currency strength was estimated to be around Rs 32,400 crore.
The additional aircraft will be in addition to the 11 and its proposed target of 20 aircraft by mid-2014.
21/04/12 Business Standard
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