Air India is set to experience significant growth in 2025, driven by domestic and short-haul international operations, according to CEO Campbell Wilson. With the integration of narrow-body planes and upcoming retrofits for its wide-body aircraft, the airline is preparing for an expansion phase.
Key Highlights:
- Fleet Expansion: Out of 50 Boeing 737 MAX planes, 35 have already joined Air India Express. The airline aims to grow its total fleet to 400 aircraft by 2027, up from the current 300.
- Market Share: Air India holds a 29% share of the domestic market and dominates metro-to-metro routes with 55%. On the top 120 domestic routes, its share is around 40%.
- Wide-Body Retrofits: The retrofit of legacy wide-body aircraft, including Boeing 787s and 777s, will begin in early 2025. Supply chain challenges, especially with seating, have delayed this process.
Growth Strategy Under Tata Group
Since its acquisition by the Tata Group, Air India has embarked on a five-year transformation plan. The focus on short international routes and domestic operations aligns with its strategy to capture a larger share of growing air traffic in these sectors.
Stay updated as Air India prepares for a new era of growth and modernization.
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