Air India Sets October Launch for Mumbai-Toronto Nonstop
The seasonal Boeing 777-300ER service will operate three times weekly from October 25, expanding Air India’s Canada schedule to 20 weekly flights.
Air India Charters Limited
IATA: IX
ICAO: AXB
Callsign: EXPRESS INDIA
Active
Low-Cost Carrier
Airline Information
| Country | India (IN) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | IX |
| ICAO Code | AXB |
| Callsign | EXPRESS INDIA |
| Hub Airport | CCJ — Kozhikode Airport |
| Fleet Size | 91 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 8.7 years |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | Yes |
Fleet Composition (17 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Boeing 737 NG | 17 | JET | 9.2 yrs |
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