Hyderabad, June 1 -- : IndiGo, India's most preferred airline, on Sunday signed an MoU with Airbus to enlarge its wide-body aircraft order by converting 30 aircraft of its purchase rights for 70 aircraft into a firm order.
This is yet another step in defining the airline's long-term plans of international expansion, the airline said in a release.
Last year, in April 2024, IndiGo took the strategic decision to induct widebody aircraft in its fleet by placing a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 70 aircraft.
The original order's deliveries are expected to start in 2027.
This strategic move will enable IndiGo to spread its wings further and expand its long-haul international network, connecting In...