IndiGo, India’s largest airline, successfully launched the regular all-cargo flight between Kolkata and Kunming on 20 April 2026, with its inaugural ceremony held at Kunming Changshui International Airport. This thrice-weekly flight is operated by the airline’s A321F freighter. On the inaugural flight day, the inbound cargo consisted of 9 tons of high-quality crabs from India, while the outbound cargo was approximately 21.4 tons of general goods. The opening of this new route will significantly … [Read more...] about IndiGo launches CarGo operations between Kunming and Kolkata; Inaugural ceremony held at Kunming Changshui International Airport
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India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
A350, the aircraft of choice for IndiGo’s long-haul ambitions A320 Family has powered IndiGo’s expansion in domestic, regional markets IndiGo, India’s largest airline, has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. The order will help expand IndiGo’s international network to long-haul destinations. India, the world’s fastest-growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise. The A350 is perfectly … [Read more...] about India’s IndiGo orders 30 Airbus A350 widebody aircraft
IndiGo, CFM International extend partnership
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
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
