Airbus flier Vistara said to seek Boeing pilots for hiring

Vistara, Singapore Airlines’ Indian venture that operates an all-Airbus fleet, is seeking to recruit pilots trained on Boeing aircraft, people familiar with the matter said. The airline is hiring first officers with at least 750 hours of experience flying Boeing aircraft, according to a letter the New Delhi-based airline sent to pilots, the people said, asking not to be identified as the information is not public. Vistara now operates a fleet of 13 Airbus SE A320 jets. Vistara is considering buying or leasing wide-bodied aircraft for long-haul routes and will seek funds from its owners to finance the purchase, the company said last year. The company may opt for the Boeing 777X jets, Sydney-based CAPA Centre for Aviation said in May.<br/>