All Set for Take Off
Start of sales
and date of the first flight to be announced shortly
New Delhi, December
15th, 2014 –Vistara today received
the Air Operator Permit (AOP) from the regulatory authority, Directorate
General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),allowing the airline to begin commercial
operations in the country. The AOP is a significant milestone as it is the
final step in a highly technical and complex compliance process. 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.
Commenting on the occasion, Mr.
Prasad Menon, Chairman, Vistara, said,“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.”
Mr.PheeTeik Yeoh, CEO, Vistara, said,“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.”
No comments:
Post a Comment