Delhi, 29 May 2021:

Vistara today welcomed its first purchased Airbus A320neo powered by CFM LEAP engines at IGI Airport, New Delhi.The aircraft registered VT-TQE arrived from Airbus production facility in Toulouse, France.

It is one of the 13 Airbus A320neo that Vistara had purchased in 2018 as part of a larger order totaling 50 aircraft from Airbus, including the Airbus A321neo aircraft as well.The new set of A320neo aircraft that Vistara has been adding to its fleet come with higher range capability (77 tonnes of maximum take-off weight), enabling the airline to fly longer regional international routes without payload restrictions.

This addition to Vistara’s fleet takes the total count of the airline’s owned aircraft to three.Vistara had also purchased six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft for long-haul international operations, two of which are already in service.

Vistara’s A320neo aircraft come with enhanced operational performance and cabin features that include in-seat AC Power Outlet, USB Charging Ports and PED (Personal Electronic Device) holders. It has a total of 164 seats in athree-class cabin configuration, including 8 seats in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy and 132 in Economy..Vistaranow has 46 aircraft in its fleet, including 36 Airbus A320, 2 Airbus A321neo, 2 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and 6 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft.