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Air India Express Shifts to All-Economy Configuration

Air India Express is set to transition to an all-economy class configuration by April 2026. This strategic move aims to streamline operations and focus exclusively on the budget-travel sector, responding to increasing demand for economical travel solutions. The decision involves removing all business and premium economy seating from its aircraft, maximizing capacity and simplifying the…

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Air India Express Plans Major Fleet Expansion Amid Expected Capacity Surge

Air India Express (AIX), under the guidance of Managing Director Aloke Singh, is preparing for a significant expansion in the coming years, reflecting broader growth across the Indian aviation sector. According to Singh, capacity is expected to outpace demand among Indian carriers, prompting strategic fleet enhancements.

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Air India Express Enters Engine Sale/Leaseback Deal with Willis Lease Finance

Air India Express, the budget airline subsidiary of India’s flagship carrier, has entered into definitive engine sale/leaseback agreements with Willis Lease Finance Corporation (WLFC), a prominent player in the aviation engine leasing market based in the US. This agreement pertains to 26 CFM56-7B engines installed on 13 of its Boeing 737-800 aircraft.

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Aviation Capital Group Delivers Final B737-8 to Air India Express

Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a prominent US-based aircraft leasing company, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. This aircraft, featuring advanced LEAP-1B engines, represents the final delivery scheduled under a multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback (SLB) transaction agreed upon between ACG and Air India Express.

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Aviation Capital Group Delivers Fifth Boeing 737-8 to Air India Express

Aviation Capital Group (ACG), a leading global full-service aircraft asset manager, has announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. This aircraft, equipped with CFM International LEAP-1B engines, marks the fifth delivery in a series of multiple-aircraft sale-leaseback transactions between ACG and Air India Express.

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Aviation Capital Group Delivers Two B737-8 to Air India Express

Aviation Capital Group (US) has completed the delivery of two Boeing B737-8 aircraft to Air India Express. The aircraft, equipped with LEAP-1B engines manufactured by CFM International, are part of a sale and leaseback (SLB) agreement supporting the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion.

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Air India Express Expands Fleet with Three A320s and One A320neo

Air India Express has expanded its fleet with the addition of four leased Airbus aircraft, comprising three A320s and one A320neo. The A320s—with serial numbers 6446, 6690, and 6715—are powered by CFM56-5B4/3 engines, while the A320neo, serial 11779, is equipped with LEAP-1A26 engines.

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Aviation Capital Group Delivers First B737-8 to Air India Express

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has successfully delivered the first B737-8 to Air India Express. This marks the initial delivery in a larger multi-aircraft sale-leaseback transaction between the U.S.-based lessor and the Indian carrier. The delivery is a significant milestone for both parties, as Air India Express seeks to modernize and expand its fleet to meet increasing demand for regional and international…