AI Express to add 20-24 jets in 2026

AIRINDIAEXPRESS expects to induct 20-24 new aircraft into its fleet in 2026, Managing Director Aloke Singh said on Tuesday.

- URVI MALVANIA

The expansion, part of Tata Group’s ongoing transformation of the airline, will further strengthen Air India Express’s growing presence inthe domestic market, the company said.

AI Express currently operates a fleet of 110 aircraft comprising AirbusA320/A321sand Boeing 737s, including the 737 MAX. Singh said the pace of inductions next year will depend onthe supply chainand progress at Boeing’s manufacturing facility. “Subject to the supply chain, and how the production line progresses, we are looking at about 20-24 aircraft in next calendar year, he said.

Over the past 20 months, the carrier has been adding 33.5 aircraft a month, according to Singh. He added that the carrier expects the entire 737 order placed with Boeing to be delivered by 2030.