Air India, the aviation company, is set to incorporate two A350 aircraft within the current year, following the approval granted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Officials have outlined their anticipation of having a total of six A350 planes in their fleet by the conclusion of March 2024.
Steered by the Tata Group, the loss-making Air India is expanding its fleet as well as operations. In February, the carrier placed an order for 470 aircraft, including 40 A350-900/1000 planes.
Air India's A350 Expansion
According to knowledgeable sources, Air India has been granted the Letter of Type Acceptance (LoTA) by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to include two A350 aircraft in its fleet, namely the A350-900 and A350-1000 models.
Both planes will be powered by Rolls Royce engines. An official at the airline said it will be inducting the two wide body aircraft this year.
By the end of March next year, Air India expects to have a total of six A350 planes, the official added.
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