Air India commenced the maiden operation of India’s first Airbus A350 on the Mumbai to Chennai route. The newly launched flight, AI 589, is scheduled to function each day of the week besides Tuesdays, departing Mumbai at 10.05 am and touchdown in Mumbai at 12.05 pm. Additionally, passengers could have the chance to expertise the superior options of the A350 on routes connecting Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, the airline mentioned in a press release.

Being the primary airline within the nation to combine the Airbus A350 into its fleet, Air India mentioned, “Initially, while the aircraft is deployed on domestic routes for crew familiarisation and regulatory compliance purposes, passengers from Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Mumbai will have the opportunity to experience the unparalleled comfort and state-of-the-art technology of the A350 – part of the 470 new aircraft order that Air India placed less than a year ago,”

Furthermore, Air India outlined its future plans for the A350, indicating that the plane will ultimately be utilised for long-haul flights to locations throughout continents.

A350

The preliminary supply of Air India’s Airbus A350-900, bearing the registration VT-JRA, signifies the graduation of the airline’s order for 20 such plane, with a further 5 models slated for supply by March 2024.

This supply marks a big milestone in Air India’s complete settlement with Airbus, encompassing agency orders for 250 new planes, together with 20 A350-1000s.

On December 23, the inaugural Airbus A350-900 in Air India’s fleet, VT-JRA, touched down at IGI Airport in Delhi after its journey from the Airbus facility in Toulouse, France. The arrival of this plane marked Air India initiating the bold order for 470 new plane, with a deliberate supply charge of 1 new airplane each six days all through 2024.

During the current Wings India Global Aviation Summit held in Hyderabad, the A350 was showcased on static show, providing the general public a first-hand have a look at the in-flight leisure (IFE) system and distinctive facilities that can contribute to the passenger expertise as soon as the plane embarks on its worldwide operations.

Features of A350-900 plane

-The A350-900 plane in Air India’s fleet boasts a three-class cabin configuration, accommodating a complete of 316 seats. This contains 28 personal Business suites that includes full-flat beds, 24 Premium Economy seats geared up with further legroom and extra facilities, and a spacious Economy part with 264 seats.

-All seats all through the plane are geared up with the latest-generation Panasonic eX3 in-flight leisure system and high-definition screens, promising passengers an distinctive flying expertise. This cutting-edge system affords recent content material to reinforce the onboard expertise for Air India’s visitors.

-Powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB engines, these plane reveal a exceptional 20 per cent improve in gas effectivity in comparison with comparable fashions. This reduces gas emissions and underscores Air India’s dedication to sustainable operations.