IndiGo signs landmark aircraft order with Airbus
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India’s largest domestic airline by market share, IndiGo, has placed a firm order for 250 A320neo aircraft in an agreement which became Airbus’ single largest deal by number of aircraft.
Commenting on the deal, Aditya Ghosh, president of IndiGo said: “This new order reaffirms IndiGo’s commitment to the long-term development of affordable air transportation in India and overseas.
“The additional aircraft will enable us to continue to bring our low fares and courteous, hassle free service to more customers and markets and will create more job opportunities and growth.”
IndiGo has previously placed orders for 100 A320ceo planes and 180 A320neos.
The A320 Family is the world’s best-selling single aisle product line with almost 11,000 orders to date and over 6,200 aircraft delivered to 400 customers and operators worldwide.
“The A320neo continues to dominate world market share and this commitment confirms the A320 Family as the aircraft of choice in the most dynamic aviation growth markets,” said Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and CEO.
The A320neo “new engine option” incorporates many innovations, including latest generation engines and large Sharklet wing-tip devices, which together deliver 15% in fuel savings from day one and 20% by 2020 which is equivalent to a reduction of 5,000 tonnes of CO2 per aircraft per year.
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