Our Bureau
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: Feb 28, 2025 -
: 6:07 am
IndiGo has announced another firm agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for damp lease of three more Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The aircraft will be arriving in India in the second half of 2025 and will serve long-haul routes out of India.
The initial term of the Agreement is six months, extendable to up to 18 months, subject to regulatory approvals.
On Feb. 6 this year, IndiGo had signed a firm damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic for one Boeing 787-9, the delivery of which is on-track. It is scheduled to start operations on airline’s Delhi-Bangkok route from March 1.
“We are delighted to confirm extension of our partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways for damp lease of additional three Boeing 787-9 aircraft,” said Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo. “This will help us make strategic inroads and establish the brand in the European market. As we execute our broader strategy to strengthen and extend our international network, we are steadily advancing towards our vision of becoming a global player by 2030, firmly rooted in India and driven by continuous expansion.”
IndiGo is consistently expanding its global footprint with an aim to cater to the growing demand for international travel to and from India. To support and accelerate its long-haul expansion, IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus 350-900 wide body aircraft with an option for additional 70 aircraft, with deliveries expected to commence from 2027.
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