IndiGo, India’s leading airline by market share, announced a fresh procurement deal with Airbus on Thursday. The deal involves the acquisition of 30 Airbus A350-900 widebody aircraft, scheduled for delivery commencing in 2027.
This move marks a strategic expansion for IndiGo into the long-haul segment, said the airline in a statement. Additionally, the airline disclosed its possession of purchase rights for an extra 70 Airbus A350 family aircraft.
IndiGo’s current fleet boasts over 350 aircraft. In June 2023, the airline made headlines by securing the largest single aircraft order ever placed by any airline—500 aircraft with Airbus.
This latest order further bolsters IndiGo’s position as a key player in the aviation industry.
The outstanding order book for IndiGo now stands at nearly 1,000 aircraft, including various models from the A320 Family.
This includes the A320NEO, A321NEO, and A321XLR, reflecting the airline’s diversified fleet strategy catering to different market segments.
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, said, “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,” Elbers added.
