BHOPAL: With an aim to connect more global destinations, leading state-run airline Air India will launch Ahmedabad-London-Newark flight from August 15 and Delhi-Madrid in December, and also plans to expand its fleet size in next four years, a top official said today. Next year we are planning to launch five-six more flights, including Washington, Scandinavian countries and Africa. "It is a good decision as it will enhance competition and will ultimately benefit air passengers. We have already launched flights from Delhi for San Francisco and Vienna. We are heading towards growth," Lohani said, replying to a question on the issue of profitability.To a query on the current fleet size, he said at present there were 133 aircraft in the AirIndia group.

Source: Economic Times July 04, 2016 11:03 UTC