VT Aircrafts

VT-BWD

Scheduled

Boeing 737-8 · Air India Express · 2 years old

VT-BWD is a Boeing 737-8 aircraft owned by SMBC Aviation Capital and operated by Air India Express under DGCA scheduled operator permit S-14.

VT-BWD Boeing 737-8

Representative photo of VT-BWH, same type and operator. Photo by Alec Wilson, CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

Manufacturer
Boeing
Type
Boeing 737-8B38M
Model as printed
B737-8
Airframe
Fixed wing
Serial number
61143
Built
20242 years
Engines
CFM International LEAP-1BOnly option on this type
Seats
176Passenger
Mode S hex
801689
Operator
Air India ExpressAir India Express Ltd.
Registered owner
SMBC Aviation Capital
Lessor
SMBC Aviation Capital
Permit (AOC)
S-14
Valid until
21 Apr 2028
Registered in India
03 Jan 2025
On the list since
30 Apr 2025
Source
DGCA sch-oper.pdf, page 3as on 31 Aug 2026

History

3 entries
  1. Between 15 Nov 2024 and 30 Apr 2025Added

    Added to Air India Express's scheduled list.

  2. 03 Jan 2025Registered

    Registered to SMBC AVIATION CAPITAL LIMITED, MSN 61143.

  3. 30 Apr 2025First seen

    First seen on a DGCA list.

About VT-BWD

Who owns VT-BWD?
DGCA lists SMBC Aviation Capital as the registered owner of VT-BWD. It is operated by Air India Express.
Who operates VT-BWD?
Air India Express (Air India Express Ltd.) operates VT-BWD under DGCA scheduled operator permit S-14, valid until 21 Apr 2028.
What type of aircraft is VT-BWD?
VT-BWD is a Boeing 737-8 aircraft. Its manufacturer serial number (MSN) is 61143. It was built in 2024. DGCA lists 176 seats.
When was VT-BWD registered in India?
VT-BWD was registered in India on 03 Jan 2025.
Is VT-BWD still in service?
VT-BWD is on Air India Express' scheduled list in DGCA's latest operator lists, as on 31 Aug 2026.
What is the Mode S hex code of VT-BWD?
The Mode S (ICAO 24-bit) hex code of VT-BWD is 801689. ADS-B flight trackers identify the aircraft by this code.

Also written VTBWD or VT BWD.

Same type at Air India Express

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