Air India keeps six retired A319s for spares and pilot training during sale process

Tata Group-owned Air India will retain six retired Airbus A319s for a few more months as Skytech AIC markets the aircraft for sale, using them as operational spares and for pilot training while its fleet-modernisation programme continues.

— Filed Thu, 23 Jul, 2026, 18:07 IST · Source Financial Express · BrandWagon · Updated

Tata Group-owned Air India will retain six retired Airbus A319s as operational spares and for pilot training for a few more months while Skytech AIC markets them for sale, advancing the airline’s fleet-modernisation programme.

Why this matters

The retention supports Air India’s network expansion as it prepares Amritsar hub-and-spoke links via Delhi and adds daily Delhi–Toronto non-stop service with premium economy.

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