Vistara begins CFM LEAP-1A engine operations

Delhi-based Vistara Airlines has become the newest operator of CFM International’s advanced LEAP-1A engine, powering its first A320neo flight from Delhi to Bengaluru on Sunday, May 28. The airline took delivery of the first of seven leased LEAP-1A-powered Airbus A320neo aircraft from BOC Aviation on May 24, 2017. The engine from BOC Aviation was previously announced. A relatively new airline, Vistara is a joint venture between Indian conglomerate Tata Son and Singapore Airlines and began passenger service in January 2015. This is the airlines first selection of CFM engines.