IndiGo now has a fleet of over 350 aircraft, and in June 2023, the airline made a record-breaking order with Airbus for 500 aircraft, including A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR variants. With approximately 1,000 A320 Family aircraft yet to be delivered, this new order strengthens IndiGo’s strategic cooperation with Airbus and marks the start of a promising collaboration with Rolls-Royce.
IndiGo, India’s biggest airline by operations and fleet size, has taken significant moves to alter its long-term trajectory by bringing wide-body aircraft to its fleet. Since its establishment in 2006, IndiGo has progressively consolidated its position in the aviation market, and it is now prepared to take substantial steps toward becoming a global aviation operator.
The airline has placed an order for 30 Firm A350-900 aircraft, indicating a strategic drive to increase its reach and develop its network across several Indian metropolises to link with worldwide destinations. These aircraft, outfitted with Rolls Royce’s Trent XWB engine, provide IndiGo with unparalleled mobility as it navigates the changing demands of Indian travelers and the country’s aviation industry.
IndiGo now has a fleet of over 350 aircraft, and in June 2023, the airline made a record-breaking order with Airbus for 500 aircraft, including A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR variants. With approximately 1,000 A320 Family aircraft yet to be delivered, this new order strengthens IndiGo’s strategic cooperation with Airbus and marks the start of a promising collaboration with Rolls-Royce.
The delivery of 30 Firm A350-900 aircraft is set to begin in 2027, with Purchase Rights for a further 70 Airbus A350 Family aircraft, allowing for future development. This critical milestone demonstrates IndiGo’s dedication to maintaining its strong growth rate and solidifying its status as one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines.
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, expressed his pleasure at this historic accomplishment, emphasizing its revolutionary influence on the airline’s future and the Indian aviation sector. He emphasized IndiGo’s role in developing India’s aviation leadership ambitions and reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to promoting connectivity and development in the nation.
“Today’s momentous milestone ushers in a new chapter for IndiGo, shaping both the airline’s and Indian aviation’s future. After successfully pioneering the Indian skies with an unparalleled voyage, IndiGo’s fleet of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft will enable the company to go forward to become one of the world’s top aviation firms. IndiGo takes pride in being India’s favorite airline and providing connectivity to our customers both inside and between India. This confirms IndiGo’s conviction and dedication to India’s development, as well as our strategic cooperation with Airbus,” he said.
Airbus has revealed that IndiGo has decided to buy 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. They said that this would enable IndiGo extend its international network to include long-haul destinations.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales, Commercial Aircraft, said, “This represents an exciting new chapter in our tight collaboration with IndiGo. With the A320neo Family, the airline has transformed Indian domestic air travel, making flying more accessible to a wider range of individuals. Indigo’s pick of the A350 marks the beginning of a new era of globalization for India. We will help the airline take this pioneering and important move. A hearty thank you to the IndiGo crew for placing their faith in Airbus again.”
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Looking forward, IndiGo plans to have a conference call on Tuesday, April 30, demonstrating a continuous emphasis on openness and stakeholder involvement as it begins on its revolutionary path to global aviation significance.
