As of Friday, October 17, IndiGo has finalized a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 models, ultimately converting a June Memorandum of Understanding and lifting its Airbus A350 backlog up to 60 jets. This ultimately signaled a decisive move into the world of long-haul flying. The airline’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, ultimately said that the deal supports IndiGo’s goal of becoming a global player by 2030 and aligning with India’s aviation hub ambitions.