Air India announced its commitment to order 250 Airbus aircraft to power its domestic and international operations. The commitment includes 140 A320neo and 70 A321neo single-aisle aircraft, as well as 34 A350-1000 and six A350-900 wide-body aircraft that will mark a new era for the country as the new long-range aircraft celebrates its market debut. Indian” reported the European manufacturer Airbus.
“The order seeks to modernize and expand the airline’s fleet with the aim of creating a larger, top-quality full-service airline that meets the growing demand for travel in the region,” Airbus sources point out.
As anticipated by the aircraft manufacturer, deliveries will begin with the arrival of the first A350-900 at the end of 2023.
“Airbus is a long-standing partner of Air India, and these new aircraft will play an important role in the development of Vihaan.AI, Air India’s global strategy for transformation and growth,” said Campbell Wilson, CEO and MD of Air India. adding, “A central element of this transformation is the significant expansion of our network, both domestically and internationally, along with raising our product on land and onboard to world-class standards. This order marks the beginning of a new chapter for both Airbus and Air India.”
“Over the next decade, India will grow to have the largest population in the world, its economy will expand the fastest among the G20 nations, and a burgeoning middle class will spend more on air travel. As a result, passenger traffic in India will grow rapidly, even in the long-haul markets of the US, Europe and Asia-Pacific for which the A350 is well positioned,” say Airbus sources.
The largest order for Trent XWB-97 engines in history
As a consequence of this order to the commercial division of Airbus, Air India commissioned Rolls Royce 68 Trent XWB-97 engines, with an option for 20 more. This is the largest order for Trent XWB-97 engines in history.
The Trent XWB-97 exclusively powers the Airbus A350-1000. Air India has also ordered 12 Trent XWB-84 engines, which exclusively power the Airbus A350-900.
It is the first time that an Indian airline has ordered the Trent XWB and the deal will make Air India the largest operator of the Trent XWB-97 in the world. Financial details of the order have not been disclosed.
It should be noted that the Spanish ITP Aero is a risk and benefit partner of the entire family of Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engines, being responsible for the design, development, production and assembly of the low-pressure turbine.
·The Trent XWB is the most efficient large motor in the world. Developed for the Airbus A350 aircraft, the Trent XWB stands out for its reliability and balance in fuel efficiency, achieving savings of 2.9 million euros per aircraft per year. Currently there are more than 1,600 orders for Trent XWB engines», highlights ITP Aero in a statement.
Parallel to the Airbus announcement, the North American manufacturer Boeing reported that it had also received an order from the Asian airline for 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X aircraft..
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