India’s airlines will grow their fleet capacity by nearly 25% during the next 12 months, which will help feed rising passenger numbers and fill the void created by Go First’s grounding, data sourced from various airlines showed on Tuesday.
Indian airlines will add about 150 aircraft during the next 12 months, which will be the highest fleet addition in recent times.
Airlines Will Add Upto 150 Aircraft
During the upcoming year, airlines will add approximately 150 aircraft, the most in recent memory. 72 aircraft were added in FY20, which was the previous record. The available data indicates that Indian airlines operate approximately 600 aircraft, excluding the Go First fleet and more than 150 planes grounded for a variety of reasons, including engine issues. Among carriers, Air India will add 92 airplanes during the year, trailed by IndiGo at 35. During this time, Akasa Air will acquire 18 new aircraft.
Increased Fleet Will help Recover Losses
A 25% increase in fleet capacity will coincide with the aviation industry’s double-digit passenger growth and assist in recouping losses and capacity losses caused by Go First’s grounding in May. Notwithstanding, examiners say that the establishment of planes, essentially of IndiGo, because of motor issues will be a significant test.
Growth In Increasing Passenger Demand Led This
The development in the rising traveler request has prompted this and it additionally drives the choice to draft more airplane and open a lot more courses. As the president of TAAI (Travel Agents Association of India), we are hopeful that this trend of increased demand will continue into the latter part of the year as well. There has been a significant surge in passenger demand.