Marking the 82ndanniversary of JRD Tatas first commercial flight from Karachi to Mumbai, Vistara today welcomed its first Airbus A320 aircraft painted with the airline's livery.The aircraft landed at Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport and was welcomed with the traditional water cannon salute.

The arrival of this aircraft takes Vistara closer to its operational launch.

Prasad Menon, Chairman, Vistara, said, There could be no better way to celebrate the 82nd anniversary of a significant milestone in Indian aviation the first commercial flight of Tata Airlines that was piloted by the legendary JRD Tata.

Vistara's Airbus A320, with the eight-pointed star in aubergine and gold the brand colours on its tail, landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport to a water canon salute.