IndiGo Signs MoU for 180 Airbus A320s

One of India's largest low-cost carriers, IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 180 Airbus A320 aircraft of which 150 will be A320neo’s and 30 will be A320s.

The order is the largest single firm order number for large jets in commercial aviation history, and also makes IndiGo a launch customer for the A320neo.

The A320neo, available from 2016, incorporates new more efficient engines and large wing tip devices called Sharklets delivering significant fuel savings of up to 15%, which represents up to 3,600 tonnes of CO2 annually per aircraft. In addition, Airbus says the A320neo provides a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise.

“This order for industry leading fuel efficient aircraft will allow IndiGo to continue to offer low fares,” said Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, co-founders of IndiGo. “Ordering more A320s was the natural choice to meet India’s growing flying needs. The opportunity to reduce costs and to further improve our environmental performance through the A320neo were key to our decision.”

The A320neo will have over 95% airframe commonality with the A320 Family whilst offering up to 500nm (950 km) more range or two tonnes more payload.

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