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IndiGo Expands Fleet with 30 Additional Airbus A350-900

StartupTalky

StartupTalky · 23d ago

IndiGo Expands Fleet with 30 Additional Airbus A350-900

IndiGo has expanded its fleet by ordering 30 more Airbus A350-900 jets, enhancing its international operation capabilities. With over 400 aircraft currently and more than 900 on order, IndiGo confirms the conversion of a previous Memorandum of Understanding into a firm order. The airline also signed a deal with Rolls-Royce for Trent XWB-84 engines. This expansion reflects confidence in India’s aviation growth, allowing IndiGo to increase global connectivity and launch long-haul routes.

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IndiGo says delivery of Airbus A350-900 aircraft will start in 2027

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo says delivery of Airbus A350-900 aircraft will start in 2027

IndiGo CEO, Pieter Elbers, has announced that delivery of the ordered Airbus A350-900 aircraft will begin in 2027. The airline has placed an order for 30 A350-900 planes with the option to purchase an additional 70. The wide-body planes, powered by Rolls Royce's Trent XWB engine, will allow IndiGo to expand its international routes and connect to the world from various Indian cities. The pricing of the aircraft has not been disclosed.

IndiGo Places Order For 30 More Wide-Body A350 Planes

OutlookIndia

OutlookIndia · 5m ago

IndiGo Places Order For 30 More Wide-Body A350 Planes

IndiGo, India's largest airline, announced plans to order an additional 30 wide-body A350-900 planes to boost its long-term international expansion. This follows an earlier order of 30 A350 aircraft with an option for 70 more. With ambitions to have over 600 planes and become a global carrier by 2030, IndiGo is focusing on wide-body operations and partnerships to enhance connectivity to Europe and North America. The airline currently operates a fleet of over 430 planes.

IndiGo announces confirmation of additional 30 firm orders for A350 from Airbus - BusinessToday

Business Today

Business Today · 5m ago

IndiGo announces confirmation of additional 30 firm orders for A350 from Airbus - BusinessToday

IndiGo's CEO, Pieter Elbers, announced on June 1 the confirmation of an additional 30 firm orders for the A350 aircraft from Airbus. This move comes as part of an agreement formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in New Delhi. The order signifies IndiGo's strategic expansion plans, strengthening its fleet with Airbus' advanced A350 jets, which are expected to enhance the airline’s capacity and operational capabilities in the coming years.

IndiGo makes long-haul foray, orders 30 wide-body aircraft

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo makes long-haul foray, orders 30 wide-body aircraft

IndiGo, India's largest airline, has placed an order for 30 Airbus A350-900 wide-body aircraft. This move marks the airline's entry into the long-haul market. IndiGo will join the ranks of Air India and Vistara as a player in the wide-body category and aims to expand its international operations. The government has been encouraging Indian airlines to order wide-body aircraft to establish direct connections with destinations in Europe and the Americas, reducing reliance on foreign airlines and their hubs in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

IndiGo to develop multiple hubs for non-stop flights to int'l destinations

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo to develop multiple hubs for non-stop flights to int'l destinations

IndiGo, India's largest domestic airline, has placed an order for 30 Airbus A350 and Airbus A321 XLR aircraft as it aims to develop multiple hubs in the country. These wide-body planes will allow IndiGo to provide direct connectivity to faraway destinations from different metro cities. The A321 XLR planes will be used for non-stop, 7-8 hour flights to Europe and the Far East countries. With this order, IndiGo joins Air India and Vistara as the only Indian carriers in the wide-body segment. The airline aims to increase its seat capacity on international routes and become a global aviation hub.

Air India to add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March

Livemint

Livemint · 2y ago

Air India to add 30 aircraft to its fleet by March

Air India is planning to expand its fleet by adding ten wide-body aircraft, including six Airbus A350 and four Boeing B777, as well as 20 narrow-body Airbus A320neo aircraft. This expansion aims to accommodate increased demand, with 200 additional weekly flights each for domestic and international routes. The airline has already increased weekly frequencies on several international routes during the winter schedule and introduced flights on four new routes. The expansion is part of Air India's ongoing transformation and route network growth following its acquisition by the Tata Group in January 2021.

Class war: IndiGo shows Air India it means business

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Class war: IndiGo shows Air India it means business

Indian low-cost carrier, IndiGo, has introduced a business class cabin on select domestic routes as part of its strategy to focus on improving yields and expand globally. IndiGo currently has a 6% market share in the premium segment and aims to tap into this market as it prepares for future expansion. The airline also plans to induct the Airbus 321XLR and Airbus 350 into its fleet, enabling it to offer a premium class on domestic connections for international passengers. IndiGo's business class offering has received positive responses, with executives expressing confidence in the timing of the launch.

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus | Company Business News

Livemint

Livemint · 11m ago

Air India places firm order for 100 more aircraft with Airbus | Company Business News

Air India has placed a firm order for 100 additional aircraft with Airbus, consisting of 90 narrow-body A320 family planes and 10 wide-body A350 planes. This brings Air India's total order book to 570 aircraft, surpassing IndiGo's previous order of 500 aircraft. The deliveries are expected to start after 2027. The financial details of the order were not disclosed. The additional aircraft will support Air India's growth plans and contribute to its mission of becoming a world-class airline connecting India to the world.

IndiGo to receive compensation from Pratt & Whitney for engine issues

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

IndiGo to receive compensation from Pratt & Whitney for engine issues

InterGlobe Aviation, the operator of IndiGo, will receive compensation from Pratt & Whitney for aircraft grounding caused by powder metal issues. The amount of compensation has not been disclosed but will be received through Pratt & Whitney's affiliate, International Aero Engines. Over 70 IndiGo aircraft are currently grounded, with more than 30 affected by a powder metal defect and the rest impacted by older issues. Pratt & Whitney had previously reported the powder metal defect, which could cause cracking in some engine components of the Airbus A320neo.

BOC Aviation and IndiGo Partner for Four Airbus A320NEO Aircraft

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

BOC Aviation and IndiGo Partner for Four Airbus A320NEO Aircraft

Singapore-based aircraft leasing company BOC Aviation has partnered with Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo for four Airbus A320NEO aircraft. The agreement supports IndiGo's expansion plans and strengthens their existing collaboration. The aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024, will be powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines. This partnership aims to provide affordable and hassle-free travel for IndiGo passengers across domestic and international markets.

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