Apart from being a highly lucrative market, Indian Aviation industry is equally competitive. As per reports, commercial flights in India offer their services at comparatively cheaper price in comparison to European, American and Asian counterparts, making SpiceJet, IndiGo and GoAir domestic flights the cheapest. Prices were dropped down even further as soon as Malaysia-based AirAsia commenced its operations in the country. Similarly, another vital change in pricing can be seen in the following months with the arrival of Tata and Singapore Airlines (SIA) joint venture – Vistara – in the market. As per reports, it has received the air operator permit (AOP) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
A few days back, Vistara successfully carried out flight tests in the presence of DGCA officials. It is mandatory test – basically a part of the safety audit – for all carriers before they are issued AOP. The company scheduled its launch in the last quarter of 2014, but completion of other legal obligations took more time than expected, leading to delay. Now, it is expected to start operations from first quarter of 2015, and this flying license paves its way forward. Owned by two conglomerates in their own field – Tata and SIA – this carrier is expected to offer cheapest domestic flights without compromising with the quality of services. The company said that they will soon make announcements regarding the sale of tickets on different routes.
The airline said that it will soon make announcements on the start of sales, routes and schedules. It currently has two Airbus 320s, soon to be joined by 18 more models, including the latest Neos. By the end of March, the carrier will receive the delivery of five other aircraft. This start-up is the third full-service airline of the country after Air India and Jet Airways. It is planning to operate over 80 flights in the beginning, and gradually increase the number up to 400 in the coming three-four years. These operations are expected to be launched on the trunk route, including destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Ahmedabad. After DGCA reaches to a decision regarding the 5/20 rule, the airline will commence its international operations also.
A few days back, Vistara successfully carried out flight tests in the presence of DGCA officials. It is mandatory test – basically a part of the safety audit – for all carriers before they are issued AOP. The company scheduled its launch in the last quarter of 2014, but completion of other legal obligations took more time than expected, leading to delay. Now, it is expected to start operations from first quarter of 2015, and this flying license paves its way forward. Owned by two conglomerates in their own field – Tata and SIA – this carrier is expected to offer cheapest domestic flights without compromising with the quality of services. The company said that they will soon make announcements regarding the sale of tickets on different routes.
The airline said that it will soon make announcements on the start of sales, routes and schedules. It currently has two Airbus 320s, soon to be joined by 18 more models, including the latest Neos. By the end of March, the carrier will receive the delivery of five other aircraft. This start-up is the third full-service airline of the country after Air India and Jet Airways. It is planning to operate over 80 flights in the beginning, and gradually increase the number up to 400 in the coming three-four years. These operations are expected to be launched on the trunk route, including destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Jammu, Srinagar, Patna and Ahmedabad. After DGCA reaches to a decision regarding the 5/20 rule, the airline will commence its international operations also.
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