IndiGo More A350s

As of Friday, October 17th, IndiGo has finalized a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, ultimately converting a June Memorandum of Understanding and lifting its Airbus A350 backlog up to a whopping 60 jets. These moves chart a path toward a world of long-haul flying for the Indian budget airline. The carrier’s CEO, Pieter Elbers, ultimately said that the deal supports his airline’s goal of becoming a global player by 2030 and aligning with India’s aviation hub ambitions.