It currently flies over 300 aircraft, and its order book now includes a mix of A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR aircraft.
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Desk: IndiGo has signed a record purchase for 500 Airbus A320 family aircraft,
breaking Air India's mega-470 aircraft contract with Airbus and Boeing earlier
this year. It is the greatest single aircraft acquisition by any airline with
Airbus, according to the company. IndiGo has become the world's largest A320
Family client with this order.
The
airline stated that the engine selection and exact mix of A320 and A321 planes
will be done in due time.
The
purchase deal was signed on June 19, 2023, at the Paris Air Show 2023, in the
presence of leading airline and Airbus officials.
When combined with the prior purchase of 480
aircraft, IndiGo's order book now stands at nearly a thousand aircraft,
according to a statement from the airline. The deal would provide IndiGo with a
constant stream of deliveries between 2030 and 2035, according to the company.
It currently flies over 300 aircraft, and its order
book now includes a mix of A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR aircraft.
"With
this new order, IndiGo and Airbus' strategic relationship will reach
unprecedented depths and breadth." "With this new order, IndiGo has
placed a total of 1,330 orders with Airbus since its inception in 2006,"
according to the announcement.
"The fuel-efficient A320NEO family aircraft
will enable IndiGo to maintain its strong focus on lowering operating costs and
delivering fuel efficiency while maintaining high reliability standards."
The young and fuel-efficient fleet would assist IndiGo achieve its
environmental goals, expanding on the 21% CO2 reduction achieved between FY16
and FY23', it added.
"An order book of nearly 1,000 aircraft now
extends well into the next decade, allowing IndiGo to continue to boost
economic growth, social cohesion, and mobility in India." This order
"strongly reaffirms IndiGo's belief in India's growth, the A320 Family,
and our strategic partnership with Airbus," stated Pieter Elbers, CEO of Indigo
“This historic order ushers in a new chapter in Airbus and IndiGo's
partnership, democratising affordable air travel for millions of people in the
world's fastest growing aviation market." Through the development of this
powerful alliance, we look forward to contributing to the growth of India's air
connectivity in its internal network and into international markets," said
Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International at
Airbus.
The
airline stated that the engine selection and exact mix of A320 and A321 planes
will be done in due time.
The
purchase deal was signed on June 19, 2023, at the Paris Air Show 2023, in the
presence of leading airline and Airbus officials.
When combined with the prior purchase of 480
aircraft, IndiGo's order book now stands at nearly a thousand aircraft,
according to a statement from the airline. The deal would provide IndiGo with a
constant stream of deliveries between 2030 and 2035, according to the company.
It currently flies over 300 aircraft, and its order
book now includes a mix of A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR aircraft.
"With
this new order, IndiGo and Airbus' strategic relationship will reach
unprecedented depths and breadth." "With this new order, IndiGo has
placed a total of 1,330 orders with Airbus since its inception in 2006,"
according to the announcement.
"The fuel-efficient A320NEO family aircraft
will enable IndiGo to maintain its strong focus on lowering operating costs and
delivering fuel efficiency while maintaining high reliability standards."
The young and fuel-efficient fleet would assist IndiGo achieve its
environmental goals, expanding on the 21% CO2 reduction achieved between FY16
and FY23', it added.
"An order book of nearly 1,000 aircraft now
extends well into the next decade, allowing IndiGo to continue to boost
economic growth, social cohesion, and mobility in India." This order
"strongly reaffirms IndiGo's belief in India's growth, the A320 Family,
and our strategic partnership with Airbus," stated Pieter Elbers, CEO of Indigo
“This historic order ushers in a new chapter in Airbus and IndiGo's
partnership, democratising affordable air travel for millions of people in the
world's fastest growing aviation market." Through the development of this
powerful alliance, we look forward to contributing to the growth of India's air
connectivity in its internal network and into international markets," said
Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International at
Airbus.
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