Airbus has announced India-based budget airline IndiGo finalized a commitment for 30 additional widebody A350 aircraft.
Airbus has announced India-based budget airline IndiGo finalized a commitment for 30 additional widebody A350 aircraft.
The European aircraft manufacturer stated that IndiGo will be taking on the additional A350s after converting a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June into a firm order. With the conversion, IndiGo now has a total of 60 A350s on order.
“Today is a special day for IndiGo as we solidify our commitment to expanding our international footprint and offering unparalleled connectivity to our customers,” said Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo. “The conversion of this MoU into a firm order for 30 additional A350-900s is a testament to our confidence in the future of Indian aviation and our strategic partnership with Airbus, further reinforced by the strong start of our long-haul operations. In line with India’s vision of becoming a global aviation hub and our aspiration to establish ourselves as a leading global aviation player by 2030, IndiGo is taking decisive steps forward. These aircraft, as they join our fleet in the years to come, will play a pivotal role in enabling IndiGo expand its reach, connect India with more destinations across the globe, and offer our customers new international travel opportunities.”
“The A350’s unparalleled fuel efficiency, range and passenger comfort perfectly align with IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans and international long-haul network ambitions. This milestone reinforces our strong partnership with one of the fastest-growing airlines in the world, and we look forward to supporting their expansion into new long-haul markets,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business at Airbus.
IndiGo previously placed a firm order for 30 A350-900s. The order will help expand IndiGo's international network to long-haul destinations.
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