GoAir takes delivery of first A320 from Airbus

India-based airline GoAir has taken delivery of its first A320 aircraft purchased directly from Airbus of France.

The delivery is the first from an agreement for a total of 10 Airbus A320 family ordered in 2006. All the aircraft from this order will seat 180 passengers in an all-economy layout.

Jeh Wadia, managing director of GoAir, said: "Today is a remarkable day in the growth of our airline and in its future success. Bringing these aircraft into service will allow GoAir to expand services to major business and leisure destinations across India and to offer new routes not previously served by air. We are excited about being able to offer the 'fly smart' experience to more cities and passengers throughout India."

John Leahy, Airbus COO for customers, said: "We are delighted that Airbus has been a part of the GoAir success story and are proud our aircraft, the world's most modern and most advanced single aisle airliner has been instrumental in this."

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I'm confused. I took this picture of Go Air back in May in Shannon, Ireland. I see the temporary regi on it there, but didn't think it would take so long for it to be delivered.

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The aircraft was operating for Iberworld when you photographed it, Phil. The aircraft was leased to GoAir but is now back with Iberworld in a hybrid scheme.

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