IndiGo has announced that Ton Dortmans will join the airline in mid-August 2025 to support the technical entry into service of its new Airbus A350 aircraft. He will also play a key role in advancing IndiGo's maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) strategy and capabilities.
Dortmans brings with him a distinguished 40-year career in aviation, most notably at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, where he held various senior roles. For the past 13 years, he served as Executive Vice President for KLM Engineering & Maintenance.
As part of IndiGo's strategic roadmap, “Towards New Heights and Across New Frontiers,” launched in mid-2022, the airline has embarked on a number of transformative initiatives. One of these includes the order of Airbus A350 wide-body aircraft, powered by Rolls-Royce engines, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. The operation and maintenance of these wide-body aircraft will be a significant milestone for IndiGo, marking its expansion into a new segment of commercial aviation.
In line with its growing fleet—which currently exceeds 400 aircraft—and over 900 more on order, IndiGo is investing in expanding its in-house MRO capabilities in India. The airline recently opened its second hangar in Bengaluru in 2023 and plans further development to support its long-term growth.
Dortmans will report to IndiGo's Chief Operating Officer, Isidro Porqueras and will work closely with the airline's Senior Vice President of Engineering, Parichay Dutta.
In addition, IndiGo continues to grow its international footprint. The airline recently established an office in Amsterdam to support its European expansion, with flights to Manchester and Amsterdam set to begin in July 2025.
