According to the Indian regulations, an airline needs at least 20 aircraft in its fleet to begin operations in international routes
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Vistara on Wednesday said it has received its 20th aircraft, and seventh Airbus A320neo, marking an important timeline in its ambition to begin global operations.
According to the Indian regulations, an airline needs at least 20 aircraft in its fleet to begin operations in international routes.
"With this milestone addition to its fleet, Vistara completes its initial aircraft order as planned at the early stages of setting up the airline. Vistara will use the new aircraft to increase frequencies on existing routes... while gearing up to start international operations soon," the airline said.
“This is not just another addition to our fleet, but a landmark one that signals Vistara’s arrival on the global map and marks the beginning of our next phase of growth," said the airline's CEO, Leslie Thng.
Promoted by Singapore Airlines and the Tata Group, Vistara has services in 22 destinations in India, with over 730 flights a week.
The airline is expected to add two more aircraft to its fleet by May, and start global operations in the second half of the year.