Air India’s first A350 with new liveries signals the next phase of transformation, says CEO Campbell Wilson
Campbell Wilson, CEO, Air India, says “this is the beginning of a new fleet, new on-board products, new entertainment systems. This is the first A350; but as we get the other six and then start refitting all of our existing wide-body aircraft, people will see it more frequently.”
On Air India getting the first A350 in its fleet
Campbell Wilson: Well this reveal of the new Air India is a fresh start. This is our first A350, Airbus’s most modern jetliner. It is Air India’s first new aircraft with the new liveries, the new interiors, the new colour scheme and new amenities, new inflight entertainment system and it signals the next phase of their transformation.
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Talking about your transformation to the new avatar of Air India, what all things will you do in 2024? Campbell Wilson: As I have said, this is the start of a new fleet, new on-board products, the new entertainment systems. This is the first A350; but as we get the other six and then start refitting all of our existing wide-body aircraft, people will see it more frequently.
What kind of estimate do you have for the airfares?
Campbell Wilson: Airfares are a function of supply and demand, so it really depends on how the economy is. The economic forecast is looking good, so who knows?
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