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Vistara receives its first A320neo

Airbus has delivered the first A320neo to Vistara, a Delhi based full service airline and joint venture between Tata Sons Ltd. and Singapore Airlines (SIA).

Above: Vistara’s first A320neo takes off from Toulouse airport direct to Delhi International Airport.

The delivery is the first of seven aircraft to be leased from BOC Aviation. The aircraft sports a unique A320neo Vistara star symbol livery on its underbelly.
 
The CFM powered aircraft is configured in a three class layout with 158 seats (8 business class, 24 premium and 126 economy class). Vistara has taken inputs from its growing number of frequent fliers and redesigned the cabin with more relaxing features such as mood lighting and increased seat pitch.

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Vistara currently operates 13 A320 aircraft on domestic India routes. The increased range of the NEO provides greater reach as Vistara spreads its wings internationally in the future.

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With this delivery, Airbus has delivered more than 110 A320neo aircraft to 24 operators.
 

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