Vistara, Now First Airline in India to Implement Robotic Aircraft Exterior Cleaning

Mumbai, 09 June 2023: Vistara, India’s main full-service provider and a three way partnership of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, introduced one more industry-first initiative of implementing Aerowash, an automatic plane exterior washing and cleansing answer launched by AeroTech Support Services Pvt. Ltd. Operated by a person pleasant and wi-fi distant management, Aerowash is supplied with a number of security options and alarm indicators. Its environment friendly micro-fiber brush drum supplies a superior cleansing results of the plane exterior floor utilizing an almost waterless, dry-wash course of.

This cutting-edge expertise reiterates Vistara’s dedication in the direction of adopting revolutionary options to improve operational efficiencies whereas additionally decreasing its carbon footprint. Aircraft detailing (or cleansing) is a essential facet of upkeep in the aviation {industry}. Traditionally, it has relied on handbook labor, which will be time-consuming, resource-intensive and susceptible to human error. However, this mechanised program will not be solely time environment friendly but in addition sustainable. It reduces aerodynamic drag precipitated due to the buildup of grime, mud, grime, and many others., and finally reduces the plane weight. This straight interprets to enhanced gas effectivity by minimising gas burn.

By meticulously sustaining the cleanliness and integrity of the plane’s exterior, this revolutionary strategy will safeguard in opposition to structural injury, forestall corrosion brought on by environmental components and oil/fluid leakages, and lengthen the lifespan of the plane. Vistara has been conducting demo/proof of idea of AeroWash for someday.

Pankaj Handa, Senior Vice President – Ground Operations, Vistara mentioned, “We are delighted to turn into India’s first provider to implement this one-of-a-kind initiative that underscores our unwavering dedication to make investments in revolutionary, purpose-driven applied sciences since inception. This is one more step as a part of our ongoing efforts in the direction of enhancing efficiencies throughout varied areas of our operations by way of automation whereas additionally consistently improved, and extra sustainable methods to do enterprise.”

Dr. Ashwani Khanna, Executive Director, AeroTech Support Services Pvt. Ltd. mentioned, “We are excited to get related to Vistara because it turns into the primary airline to undertake this futuristic expertise after an in depth evaluation. Vistara is the primary airline in India to join this answer and paved the way for different airways to observe. I’m additionally pleased with how the connection with AISATS has advanced to a collaborative partnership that has the potential to have a deep optimistic affect on your entire {industry} in the approaching years.”

Vistara is India’s highest-rated airline on Skytrax and TripAdvisor, and it has been the winner of a number of ‘Best Airline’ awards, in addition to being lauded for world-class cabin cleanliness and upholding excessive security requirements. The airline has lately been featured amongst World’s Top 20 Airlines whereas being recognised because the ‘Best Airline in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row, ‘Best Airline Staff Service in India and Southern Asia’ for the fourth consecutive yr, ‘Best Cabin Crew in India and Southern Asia’ for the second time in a row and ‘Best Business Class in India and Southern Asia’ on the coveted Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022. Vistara was additionally named the ‘Best Overall Airline’ in Central/Southern Asia on the 2023 Regional Passenger Choice Awards. Additionally, Vistara had lately acquired the ch-aviation Asia’s Third Youngest Airline Fleet award for the second consecutive yr.