India’s premier airline, IndiGo, has confirmed an order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, marking a significant expansion in its international network towards long-haul destinations.
India, boasting the title of the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market, stands on the cusp of an imminent surge in international travel, propelled by economic advancement and escalating household incomes. The A350 is optimally positioned to cater to the nation’s aspirations for extensive long-distance travel. The selection of the A350 reaffirms IndiGo’s enduring faith in Airbus and underscores the aircraft’s unrivalled status as the premier choice for long-haul air travel.
“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,” said Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo.
Entwined in a mutually beneficial partnership with India for over five decades, Airbus products and services have been pivotal in fuelling the expansion of the country’s civil aviation sector. While the Airbus A320 Family continues to facilitate the democratisation of air travel within India, the A350 emerges as the quintessential aircraft to unlock the full potential of the international market for Indian carriers.
IndiGo stands as one of the world’s most rapidly expanding airline companies, boasting a position as one of the largest customers of the A320 family.
