AirAsia India takes delivery of first A320 aircraft

March 24, 2014 | 09:11

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AirAsia India took delivery of its first Airbus A320 on Saturday. Airbus said the jet is equipped with Sharklets, which is a wing tip device that helps airlines reduce fuel burn and emission.

AirAsia's India first Airbus A320 aircraft. (Photo: Airbus)

NEW DELHI: AirAsia India took delivery of its first Airbus A320 on Saturday.

"Great news! India’s latest airline, AirAsia India, has taken delivery of its first A320," Airbus tweeted with a picture of the jet.

Airbus said the jet is equipped with Sharklets, which is a wing tip device that helps airlines reduce fuel burn and emission.

"Our first iron bird just left Toulouse to come home to India. Can't wait to revolutionise Indian aviation," AirAsia India's Chief Executive Officer Mittu Chandilya said in another tweet.

AirAsia India was granted an in-principle approval for the import of 10 Airbus A320-200 aircraft in December last year.

The airline is a joint venture between AirAsia, Tata Sons and Arun Bhatia of Telestra Tradeplace.

AFP

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