The Economic Times reports:
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IA to get new planes from October â06
New Delhi: After a wait of more than five years, Indian Airlines will get its first batch of new 43 Airbus A320 family of aircraft from October â06 onwards, and the entire delivery is expected to be completed by March 2010, as per the schedule deal signed between IA and Airbus on Friday. Indian Airlines today signed a Term Sheet with aircraft manufacturer Airbus, for the purchase of 43 aircraft. As per the terms of the Term Sheet, Indian Airlines placed an order for the purchase of 43 new aircraft, all belonging to the Airbus A320 family â 19 A319s, 4 A320s and 20 A321s. Speaking after the signing ceremony, Indian Airlines Chairman and Managing Director Sushma Chawla said the challenge before the national carrier is to modernize and grow while delivering a world class service. Senior officials from Indian Airlines said that both the parties are likely to arrive at the final cost of acquisition by February 2006. The deal is estimated to be worth around $2.1 billion. Indian Airlines becomes the first Indian carrier to select the Airbus A321 aircraft. All the 43 aircraft will feature two-class cabin layouts and will be powered by CFM engines. Indian Airlines has recently taken on lease four A319 aircraft, bearing the carrierâs new look and logo.
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Let us hope the IA with the new appearance as Indian will get back its past glory and will once again rule the sky over India.
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IA to get new planes from October â06
New Delhi: After a wait of more than five years, Indian Airlines will get its first batch of new 43 Airbus A320 family of aircraft from October â06 onwards, and the entire delivery is expected to be completed by March 2010, as per the schedule deal signed between IA and Airbus on Friday. Indian Airlines today signed a Term Sheet with aircraft manufacturer Airbus, for the purchase of 43 aircraft. As per the terms of the Term Sheet, Indian Airlines placed an order for the purchase of 43 new aircraft, all belonging to the Airbus A320 family â 19 A319s, 4 A320s and 20 A321s. Speaking after the signing ceremony, Indian Airlines Chairman and Managing Director Sushma Chawla said the challenge before the national carrier is to modernize and grow while delivering a world class service. Senior officials from Indian Airlines said that both the parties are likely to arrive at the final cost of acquisition by February 2006. The deal is estimated to be worth around $2.1 billion. Indian Airlines becomes the first Indian carrier to select the Airbus A321 aircraft. All the 43 aircraft will feature two-class cabin layouts and will be powered by CFM engines. Indian Airlines has recently taken on lease four A319 aircraft, bearing the carrierâs new look and logo.
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Let us hope the IA with the new appearance as Indian will get back its past glory and will once again rule the sky over India.