Air India becomes latest A320neo operator

Air India has become the latest Airbus A320neo operator after taking delivery of the first of 14 aircraft leased from Kuwait headquartered Aviation Lease and Finance Company (ALAFCO), on 14 February 2017, thus becoming the first CFM-powered Neo operator in India. The delivery is also the first Neo for ALAFCO from an order for 85 A320neo Family. The A320neo will join Air India’s existing fleet of 66 A320 family aircraft. The A320neo family incorporates latest technologies including new generation engines and wing tip devices, which together deliver more than 15 percent in fuel savings.