AirAsia India to expand fleet; awaits nod to fly abroad

New Delhi: Even as it awaits overseas flying rights, budget airline AirAsia India plans to add another 17 aircraft to its fleet in the current fiscal.
Accordingly, the airline which has about 23 aircraft will add 17 more in FY19-20.
“Having completed 5 years of flying domestically, with a fleet of 23 aircraft, we are hoping to get relevant approvals to plan our international operations by the year-end,” AirAsia India’S COO Sanjay Kumar, told IANS.
“We are looking at adding about 17 aircraft to our fleet by FY 19-20, which is currently at 23.” Besides, the airline with a strong presence in the Northern and Southern hemisphere of India, now plans to add new domestic destinations in the eastern and western pats of the country.
“We have robust plans to expand our network grid across India, owing to the favourable and thriving aviation landscape,” Kumar said.