 "Vistara's first aircraft lands in India")
Tata Son's full-service airline joint venture with Singapore Airlines - Vistara - on Thursday took the delivery of its first Airbus A320-200 aircraft.
"The selection of the modern Airbus A320 family aircraft is part of our strategy to offer the best service to our customers. The proven and reliable quality of Airbus meets our stringent standards for safety, cabin comfort, fuel efficiency and overall operational reliability," said Phee Teik Yeoh, chief executive, Vistara.
According to the company, it has also signed a comprehensive maintenance agreement with Airbus, which is a first of its kind for any airline in India. The first of 20 A320 Family aircraft to be leased from BOC Aviation.
The company said the aircraft arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport, and will move towards operational launch in October 2014.
The JV airline has Tata Sons holding a majority stae of 51% with Singapore Airlines having the remaining 49%.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app