NEW DELHI: Pictures of Air India's newly designed aircraft, the A350-900 model have gone viral as it was delivered from Singapore to Toulouse, France today. Air India shared flight images on social media, marking a significant milestone. The airline has announced a pivotal moment, signaling a fresh start.
Officials stated this move aims to enhance passengers' travel experience by providing modern facilities. The aircraft underwent redesigning in Singapore and is slated for delivery before next month. A senior Air India official informed the media that the plane was transported from Singapore to France for preliminary work.
Another step closer to the arrival of India’s most-awaited aircraft. Our @Airbus A350-900 takes off on its first ferry flight from Singapore to Toulouse in the new Air India colours.
— Air India (@airindia) November 17, 2023
Track the aircraft live on @Flightradar24: https://t.co/T5w2CUkfqq
#FlyAI #A350 pic.twitter.com/HRGNcMFF8F
Recently, Tata-owned Air India has committed to acquiring 40 additional Airbuses to bolster its services. This acquisition includes six A350-900 and 34 A350-1000 aircraft. The maiden A350-900 is scheduled for delivery by December with the remaining five expected by March next year. Air India expressed intentions to expand its services through these purchases.