Airbus made history on the first day of the Paris Air Show, with India’s low cost carrier IndiGo placing a firm order for 500 A320 Family aircraft.
The aircraft order is not only IndiGo’s largest order, but also the largest-ever single aircraft purchase agreement in commercial aviation history. The order will provide IndiGo a further steady stream of deliveries between 2030 and 2035.
The engine selection for the order will be done in due course and so will be the exact mix of A320 and A321 aircraft, a spokesperson of the airline informed.
Currently, IndiGo operates over 300 aircraft and has previous orders totaling 480 aircraft which are yet to be delivered between today and the end of this decade. With this additional firm order of 500 aircraft for 2030-2035, IndiGo’s order-book has almost 1.000 aircraft yet to be delivered well into the next decade. The order-book comprises a mix of A320NEO, A321NEO and A321XLR aircraft.
The evaluation of the offers was shared and discussed with IndiGo’s Board, and consequently endorsed. With this new order, IndiGo has ordered a total of 1.330 aircraft with Airbus since its inception in 2006.
The fuel-efficient A320NEO Family aircraft will allow IndiGo to maintain its strong focus on lowering operating costs and delivering fuel efficiency with high standards of reliability. The young and fuel-efficient fleet will help IndiGo realize its sustainability ambitions, building on the already realized CO2 reduction of 21% between FY16 and FY23.
This year, IndiGo expects to fly 100 million customers on board and as such literally giving wings to the nation. IndiGo is amongst the fastest-growing airlines in the world and this order will allow it to continue this growth for many years to come.
The purchase agreement was signed on the day one of the ongoing Show in the presence of V. Sumantran, Chairman of the Board of IndiGo, Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, Guillaume Faury, CEO of Airbus, and Christian Scherer, Airbus’ Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International.
“It is difficult to overstate the significance of IndiGo’s new historic order for 500 Airbus A320 Family aircraft,” said Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo. “An orderbook now of almost 1.000 aircraft well into the next decade, enables IndiGo to fulfill its mission to continue to boost economic growth, social cohesion and mobility in India. At IndiGo, we take pride in being India’s preferred airline for connectivity in and with India; and by doing so, being one of the leading airlines in the world. This order strongly reaffirms IndiGo’s belief in the growth of India, in the A320 Family,and in our strategic partnership with Airbus.”
Emirates will add another 43 A380s and 28 Boeing 777 aircraft to its extensive cabin retrofit programme lifting the total…
Lilium, developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet is partnering with advanced air mobility (AAM) operator…
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works recently joined the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School and other government and industry partners in…
Airbus has finalised the acquisition of U.S.-based Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS), Flexrotor, in a move to strengthen…
The Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) is highlighting its 5th Generation Jet Fighter KAAN, as well as its T625 Gokbey Helicopter…
Sarsilmaz is bringing its range of weapons to the ongoing show. The company is displaying its defence products from small…
Roketsan is showcasing its well-earned reputation in the development of groundbreaking technologies in rocket, missile and weapon systems at this…
An insight into possible weapon options for the Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) new Korean Aerospace Industries (KAI) FA-50 light…
Countries across regions are increasingly staying away from Russian arms since due to the fear of inviting U.S. sanctions, opening…
Fresh after its success in deploying 5G services in India, Vietnam’s Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) is at the…
Saab is displaying its training solutions for modern training needs at the ongoing DSA. The company is also showcasing its…
Ranhill Defence & Technology a Malaysian provider of defence solutions has partnered with Thai manufacturer of defence vehicles Chaiseri to…
BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited (BAPL), the Indo-Russian manufacturer of cruise missiles is presenting its offering for use on air, land…
STM, a prominent player in the Turkish defence sector is showcasing its naval platforms and tactical mini-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)…
Indian provider of anti-ballistic solutions SMPP Private Limited is presenting its range of bullet-proof armour-based solutions at the ongoing show.…
DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn. Bhd. (DEFTECH) is marking a strong presence at the ongoing with a wide range of offerings…
DRB-HICOM Defence Technologies Sdn Bhd (Deftech), a subsidiary of DRB-HICOM Bhd is now undertaking developmental flight testing of Malaysia’s first-ever…
The Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) is seeking to procure two assault craft for its special forces unit, Paskal. These assault…
The Malaysian Army is set to bolster its arsenal with additional mortar systems following previous acquisitions from Spain. In 2022,…
Leonardo is displaying a model of the ATR 72 MPA in Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) colours. Two ATR 72…
Pakistan based defence firm Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) is showcasing its growing range of defence products at the…
The ongoing edition of Defence Services Asia (DSA) and National Security (NATSEC) Asia 2024 now underway is slated to result…
BAE Systems is highlighting the capabilities of Nautomate, an autonomous control system for uncrewed marine vehicles, by demonstrating it on…
Turkish defence firm, ASELSAN is showcasing a growing range of defence equipment and services at the ongoing show, in order…
Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024.…
Ocean Infinity, has presented a new MH370 underwater search proposal to Anthony Loke, the Malaysian Minister of Transport in Kuala…
The 18th edition of Defence Services Asia this year (DSA 2024) is expected to be the biggest ever in the…
It is not a coincidence that the Turkish contingent at the show is one of the largest. The Turkish defence…
Aselsan is keen to grow its market presence in Malaysia and is participating in the ongoing DSA with a wide…
"During the DSA event, we will be holding important discussions on what we can do to strengthen the naval defence…
Headquartered in Singapore with reporters spread across all major regions, GBP Aerospace & Defence is a leading media house that publishes three publications that serve the aerospace and defence sector - Asian Defence Technology, Asian Airlines & Aerospace and Daily News. Known industry-wide for quality journalism, GBP Aerospace & Defence is present at more international tradeshows and exhibitions than any other competing publication in the region.
For over three decades, our award-winning team of reporters has been producing top-notch content to help readers stay abreast of the latest developements in the field of commercial aviation, MRO, defence, and Space.
Copyright 2024. GBP. All Rights Reserved.
Home Defence & Security Space Commercial Aviation Maintence Repair & Overhaul Daily News Events About Us
2024 GBP all rights reserved.