AirAsia India gets first aircraft

March 22, 2014 03:46 pm | Updated November 26, 2021 10:24 pm IST - Chennai

AirAsia India received its first aircraft on Saturday here. The aircraft, from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France, is the first aircraft to be delivered to AirAsia India. Powered by CFM engines, the aircraft is configured in an all economy layout with 180 seats.

Mittu Chandilya, Chief Executive Officer of AirAsia India said “The arrival of our first A320 signifies that we are a step closer to our dream to create a new benchmark in the low-cost air travel category. The Indian aviation industry will soon witness a prodigious overhaul with the entry of AirAsia India .”

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