India’s IndiGo Signs MOU for 250 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft

One of India’s largest domestic airlines, IndiGo, and its Co-Founders, Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, Group Managing Director of InterGlobe, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 250 A320neo Family aircraft.

Once fully confirmed, the agreement will become Airbus’ single largest order by number of aircraft.

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. The IndiGo team is energised and excited to herald this new phase of our growth.”

In 2011, IndiGo signed a MOU with Airbus for 180 aircraft made up of 30 A320s and 150 A320neo.