{"id":48250,"date":"2023-10-11T18:54:24","date_gmt":"2023-10-11T13:24:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=48250"},"modified":"2023-11-02T13:35:55","modified_gmt":"2023-11-02T08:05:55","slug":"air-india-inducts-new-airbus-a320neo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/10\/11\/air-india-inducts-new-airbus-a320neo\/","title":{"rendered":"Air India Inducts New Airbus A320neo, First Since Tata Takeover"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>HONG KONG-<\/strong> China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), a comprehensive provider of aircraft solutions for the global aviation industry, is excited to announce the handover of the initial <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=A320neo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbus A320neo aircraft<\/a> from a total order of nine to <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Air+India\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Air India (AI)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This agreement signifies a strategic collaboration between CALC and Air India, a premier global airline in India, aimed at supporting the airline&#8217;s fleet modernization efforts to meet the rising market demand with cutting-edge, fuel-efficient aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"634\" src=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VT-ESC_A320-232_Air_India_5598504534.jpg\" alt=\"China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited (CALC), a comprehensive provider of aircraft solutions for the global aviation industry, is excited to announce the handover of the initial Airbus A320neo aircraft from a total order of nine to Air India (AI). \" class=\"wp-image-31987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VT-ESC_A320-232_Air_India_5598504534.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VT-ESC_A320-232_Air_India_5598504534-600x371.jpg 600w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VT-ESC_A320-232_Air_India_5598504534-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VT-ESC_A320-232_Air_India_5598504534-768x476.jpg 768w, https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/VT-ESC_A320-232_Air_India_5598504534-750x464.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo: By Steven Byles from Singapore, Singapore &#8211; VT-ESC A320-232 Air India, CC BY-SA 2.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=30823207<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-air-india-new-a320neo\">Air India New A320neo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This delivery signifies a significant step in the relationship with Air India as it returns to Tata Group ownership. All nine aircraft are part of CALC&#8217;s pre-existing order, featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=CFM+LEAP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CFM LEAP-1A engines<\/a>, and they will be handed over incrementally during 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We express our gratitude to Air India for placing their trust in CALC. CALC is thrilled to join forces with our long-term partner, Air India, to support the airline&#8217;s impressive expansion using state-of-the-art aircraft technology. Given the rapid growth in the regional aviation sector, we are enthusiastic about contributing to enhancing the airline&#8217;s fleet and reinforcing its position as one of the world&#8217;s top carriers, delivering an exceptional flying experience. We extend our best wishes to Air India and the Tata Group for continued success and anticipate continuing our strong partnership, providing CALC&#8217;s comprehensive aircraft services,&#8221; stated Ms. Winnie Liu, Executive Director and CCO of CALC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The collaboration between CALC and Air India dates back to 2015 when the airline introduced five new <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Airbus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Airbus <\/a>A320ceo aircraft from CALC through operating leases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In recent months, the CALC Group has extended its global presence, establishing a footprint in Central Asia, <a href=\"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?s=Africa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Africa<\/a>, and Oceania. As of June 30, 2023, its customer base has grown to encompass 42 airlines in 20 countries and regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned with us. Further, follow us on social media for the latest updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/aviationa2z\" rel=\"nofollow\">Telegram Group&nbsp;<\/a>for the Latest Aviation Updates. 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