Air India is making major strides in its five-year “Vihaan.AI” transformation journey, achieving significant milestones just halfway through the plan. Since its launch in September 2022, the Tata Sons-owned airline has expanded its fleet by 40% to nearly 300 aircraft and added 2,500 weekly flights, pushing its domestic market share from 24% to 26.5% by March 2025.
On the international front, Air India’s share doubled from 12% in December 2022 to 23% by December 2024, driven by 500 additional weekly flights and 12 new global destinations including London Gatwick, Amsterdam, and Kuala Lumpur. This ambitious expansion is supported by an order of 570 aircraft, including 80 widebody planes from Boeing and Airbus, helping the airline induct one new aircraft every six days.
Further enhancing its service, Air India has committed USD 400 million to retrofitting 67 legacy aircraft with new interiors, seating, branding, and modern amenities. The integration of AirAsia India and Vistara into the Air India group, along with Air India Express, has streamlined operations and strengthened the group’s domestic and international presence.
The low-cost arm, Air India Express, continues to serve price-sensitive routes across Asia and the Gulf. Meanwhile, overall losses halved and revenue hit an all-time high in FY24, demonstrating the airline’s path toward profitability and leadership.
