AI Express to receive 20 Airbus A320 aircraft from Air India 

As a part of fleet optimisation strategy between the Tata Group-owned airlines, Air India Express (AI Express) will receive 20 Airbus A320 aircraft from Air India. The aircraft will be transferred in phases over the next few months and will enable AI Express to ramp up its operations on domestic and short-haul international routes. AI Express has expanded rapidly since last October with the induction of 24 Boeing 737 Max planes and the unveiling of a new unified brand identity. This is a part of ongoing integration between AirAsia India (company renamed as AIX Connect) and AI Express. Like Vistara-Air India, the full merger of the two airlines is expected to be completed before 2024-end. Currently over 75 planes operate under the AI Express brand and are registered with AI Express and AIX Connect, as per a report.