IndiGo Orders 30 Giant Airbus A350 Aircraft For Ultra Long-Range Flights

New Delhi:

Making its first-ever buy of widebody plane, IndiGo has positioned an order of 30 A350-900 jets with Airbus. IndiGo, which has a 60% share of the Indian aviation market, goals to double its capability by 2030 and develop its community internationally. 

In addition to the acquisition of 30 planes, IndiGo has additionally signed up for buy rights for 70 further A350 plane. The new planes will enable the airline to function ultra-long-distance flights — together with doable India-US direct flights — placing it in direct competitors with Air India and Vistara. 

Last yr, IndiGo had introduced a 500-aircraft take care of Airbus, which was a report within the historical past of aviation, and the airline’s present excellent order e book stands at a whopping 1,000 planes. 

“IndiGo agreed to place an order for 30 Firm A350-900 aircraft, which will enable IndiGo to spread its wings further and expand its network. From the various Indian metros, IndiGo will be able to connect to the world. The aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce’s Trent XWB engine,” an announcement by the airline mentioned.

“The mission capability of this aircraft coupled with the efficiency of the Trent XWB engine will offer IndiGo unprecedented optionality as it embarks on the next stage of its wonderful journey of addressing the rapidly evolving needs of the Indian customer and our nation,” it added.

The airline has mentioned the precise configuration of the planes will likely be determined later and that deliveries are anticipated to start three years from now, in 2027. 

IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers mentioned, “Today’s historic moment marks a new chapter for IndiGo and will further shape the future of the airline and for Indian aviation at the same time. For IndiGo, after successfully pioneering the Indian skies with an unprecedented journey, its fleet of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft will allow IndiGo to embark on its next phase of becoming one of the leading global aviation players.”

“At IndiGo, we take pride in being India’s preferred airline and for offering connectivity to our customers, in and with India. This reaffirms IndiGo’s belief in, and commitment to, the growth of India, and in our strategic partnership with Airbus,” he added.