India’s low-cost giant IndiGo has selected CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines to power its narrowbody fleet of 310 A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR aircraft in the pipeline. The move follows a long-term engine service agreement for 280 A320neos in 2019. The new deal includes 620 new installed engines and associated spare engines, and a multiyear service agreement. Combining the two deals, IndiGo has secured engine services for a total of 590 A320neo family aircraft. Also read: GECAS to … [Read more...] about IndiGo, CFM International extend partnership
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GECAS to purchase 14 IndiGo Airbus neos for leaseback
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) along with other ventures have agreed to a purchase/leaseback (PLB) arrangement for 14 Airbus narrowbody aircraft with Indian budget airline IndiGo. Consisting seven A320neos and seven A321neos, powered by LEAP engines, the aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2021 and the middle of 2022. Considered India’s largest airline by passengers carried and fleet size, IndiGo currently has 176 A320s in service, with 12 parked, whilst … [Read more...] about GECAS to purchase 14 IndiGo Airbus neos for leaseback
IndiGo to add A321 freighters in its fleet
Building on previous success of its cargo business, IndiGo announced a freighter programme and is in the process of sourcing four A321ceo aircraft for cargo conversion. “A letter of intent has been signed with a lessor for two aircraft already, and IndiGo expects to reach agreement for the next two shortly. The initiative will make best use of the natural synergies that IndiGo offers, using the same pool of pilots and engineers that fly and service its current fleet,” the airline said in a … [Read more...] about IndiGo to add A321 freighters in its fleet
IndiGo firms up 250 A320neo order
India’s largest domestic airline by market share, IndiGo celebrated its ninth year of operations by firming up last year’s commitment and ordering 250 A320neo Family aircraft worth an estimated US$26.6 billion. “This new order further reaffirms IndiGo’s commitment to the long-term development of affordable air transportation in India and overseas,” said Aditya Ghosh, president of IndiGo. IndiGo placed an order in 2005 for 100 A320s which have all now been delivered. In 2011 IndiGo became … [Read more...] about IndiGo firms up 250 A320neo order
IndiGo signs MoU for 250 A320neo aircraft
IndiGo and its co-founders, Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, group managing director of InterGlobe, have signed an MoU for 250 A320neo Family aircraft. 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 IndiGo team is energised and excited to herald this new phase of our … [Read more...] about IndiGo signs MoU for 250 A320neo aircraft
Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India
Online retailer Amazon has formed an air cargo alliance with Patel Integrated Logistics to ensure next day delivery for wider range of customers in India. Amazon is in the process of extending its vendor base and identifying logistics providers in India, reports The Economic Times. Patel Logistics is securing exclusive tie-ups with airlines such as IndiGo, Jet Airways and SpiceJet to cope up with delivery of bulk Amazon goods, as online retail sales are expected to increase during … [Read more...] about Amazon forms cargo alliance with Patel in India