Vistara Airlines, Airbus A320 VT-TTB in its official livery receiving water cannon salute.
Vistara Airlines, Airbus A320 VT-TTB in its official livery receiving water cannon salute. Photo courtesy the airline.

Vistara receives it’s Air Operator Permit

Vistara (Tata-SIA) received it’s Air Operator Permit (AOP) from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), allowing the airline to begin commercial operations in the country. The AOP is the final step in a highly technical and complex compliance process to allow the airline to operate commercial flights. Headquartered in New Delhi, Vistara will begin operations with its fleet of brand new Airbus A320-200’s and will soon make an announcement on the start of sales, routes and schedules.

Over the last few months the Vistara team has been focused on complying with regulatory requirements for all procedural checks and finally the proving flights to qualify for the AOP.

Prasad Menon, Chairman, Vistara

“Receiving the AOP is a key milestone for Vistara. It is a reflection of the dedication and determination of our entire team and we are all looking forward to the first flight with excitement. We are aware of the expectations we have to live up to and look forward to shaping a success story in Indian Aviation with the realization of this dream.”

Vistara Airlines, Airbus A320 VT-TTB in its official livery
Vistara Airlines, Airbus A320 VT-TTB in its official livery. Photo courtesy the airline.

Phee Teik Yeoh, CEO, Vistara

“I am delighted that we have successfully cleared the final requirement and secured the AOP. We are thankful to the Ministry of Civil Aviation for their support and guidance during the entire process. All our energies now are going to be concentrated towards fulfilling the Vistara brand promise. Our focus on customer service excellence coupled with unique product offerings will ensure seamless travel experience to our customers.”

About Vedant Agarwal

A frequent flyer for both work and pleasure - Vedant has held elite status on many of the major alliances and airlines. Also an avid aviation photographer, his pictures have been published in and on the covers of many international publications.

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