AI signs pact for leasing 14 Airbus A320neo aircraft
Air India Wednesday signed an agreement for leasing 14 Airbus A320neo aircraft with ALAFCO, a Kuwait-based leasing company. The delivery of aircraft is likely to start from early next year. "This induction will augment Air India's capacity in domestic market. Air India already has strong infrastructure maintenance facilities for the Airbus A320 family," the carrier said. "This is a very important partnership for Air India. The A320 aircraft will add strength to our existing fleet and enhance our role as a major player in the domestic market," said Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani. The A320neo aircraft will come fitted with the new generation CFM leap engines which will reduce noise and emissions, enhance the operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption by at least 15%. <br/>
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AI signs pact for leasing 14 Airbus A320neo aircraft
Air India Wednesday signed an agreement for leasing 14 Airbus A320neo aircraft with ALAFCO, a Kuwait-based leasing company. The delivery of aircraft is likely to start from early next year. "This induction will augment Air India's capacity in domestic market. Air India already has strong infrastructure maintenance facilities for the Airbus A320 family," the carrier said. "This is a very important partnership for Air India. The A320 aircraft will add strength to our existing fleet and enhance our role as a major player in the domestic market," said Air India CMD Ashwani Lohani. The A320neo aircraft will come fitted with the new generation CFM leap engines which will reduce noise and emissions, enhance the operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption by at least 15%. <br/>
