Chennai: Inching closer to launch its operations, new no-frill carrier AirAsia India on Saturday took delivery of its first Airbus A-320 as it landed in Chennai after flying in from Toulouse headquarters of the European aircraft manufacturer.
“Great news! India’s latest airline, AirAsia India, has taken delivery of its first A-320 equipped with Sharklets,” Airbus tweeted with a picture of the jet painted red and the name of the airline written in white.
Sharklets are the folded wing tips that helps an aircraft to glide smoothly, thereby reducing fuel burn and emission.
However, the no-frill carrier, a joint venture between Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd, Tata Sons Ltd. and Arun Bhatia of Telestra Tradeplace Pvt. Ltd., is still awaiting a flying license from aviation regulator DGCA.
The A-320, bearing call-sign VT-ATF, landed in Chennai, where the headquarters of AirAsia India is located, at around 0930 hours on Saturday morning. The plane, configured in an all- economy layout with 180 seats, was greeted with a water cannon salute as it taxied on the runway, an airline statement said.
“AirAsia India family takes immense pride in welcoming home it’s first aircraft which has just rolled of the manufacturing line from Toulouse”, AirAsia India’s CEO Mittu Chandilya said.
22/03/14 PTI/The Hindu
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“Great news! India’s latest airline, AirAsia India, has taken delivery of its first A-320 equipped with Sharklets,” Airbus tweeted with a picture of the jet painted red and the name of the airline written in white.
Sharklets are the folded wing tips that helps an aircraft to glide smoothly, thereby reducing fuel burn and emission.
However, the no-frill carrier, a joint venture between Malaysia’s AirAsia Bhd, Tata Sons Ltd. and Arun Bhatia of Telestra Tradeplace Pvt. Ltd., is still awaiting a flying license from aviation regulator DGCA.
The A-320, bearing call-sign VT-ATF, landed in Chennai, where the headquarters of AirAsia India is located, at around 0930 hours on Saturday morning. The plane, configured in an all- economy layout with 180 seats, was greeted with a water cannon salute as it taxied on the runway, an airline statement said.
“AirAsia India family takes immense pride in welcoming home it’s first aircraft which has just rolled of the manufacturing line from Toulouse”, AirAsia India’s CEO Mittu Chandilya said.
22/03/14 PTI/The Hindu
