A320 AIRCRAFT

IndiGo partners with Garuda Aviation Academy for Cadet Pilot Program, offering a 21-month course including training at 43 Air School in South Africa.

Air India has announced the introduction of a premium economy cabin experience on both domestic and short-haul international routes. This will be in addition to the existing economy and business class options.

Boeing raced to update the 737 Max to compete with Airbus but faced fatal crashes. The jet's troubles left Boeing behind Airbus in the single-aisle market, impacting its global dominance.

IndiGo is exploring financing options for wide-body planes joining in 2027. CEO Pieter Elbers emphasized the importance of a strong balance sheet. The airline has a fleet of 360+ planes and 2 leased Boeing 777s from Turkish Airlines.

The construction of its training facility is underway in the national capital and is expected to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2024. The facility, which will be spread over 4,500 square metres, will feature eight full-flight simulators for A...

Saudia said it is increasing flights and seat capacity across its existing 100-plus destinations to meet the country's goal of attracting more than 150 million tourists by 2030. In February, Airbus reported healthy results for its commercial aircraf...

On Monday, Airbus confirmed IndiGo's order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, to be delivered from 2027. The confirmation indicates IndiGo's partial payment for delivery slots. The order's list price amounts to $12 billion, yet bulk orders typically r...

In the ongoing competition between Airbus and Boeing for dominance in the commercial aircraft market, Airbus has been consistently outperforming Boeing in both orders and deliveries for the past five years. This trend has been fueled by Airbus's dev...

​The 30-aircraft order signals Indigo's aims to expand into international routes​, with Elbers saying the newly ordered planes could undertake direct flights to the USA and Europe. ​"We are analysing the routes, but the planes have the capabilities ...

IndiGo's entry into the long-haul international market is a significant development supporting India's aim to transform its airports into key hubs. The airline's order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft signals its expansion into long-haul travel, with...

IndiGo has agreed to order 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, powered by Rolls Royce's Trent XWB engine, to strengthen its position as the domestic leader in the Indian aviation industry. The aircraft's configuration will be determined later, with deliver...

Mahindra Aerostructures has signed a $100 million multi-year contract with Airbus Atlantic for manufacturing and delivering metallic components for the Airbus commercial aircraft family, including the A320 family planes. The contract will supply 2,3...

IndiGo aims to double its size by 2030, expanding domestic and international routes, buoyed by India's economic growth. The airline plans to introduce A321 XLR aircraft by 2025 for global expansion. Despite challenges like supply chain issues, IndiG...

Air India recently announced the signing of an Inventory Technical Management (ITM) Programme with SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC). This 12-year agreement will provide extensive component support for Air India Group's current fleet of Airbus...

BOC Aviation has signed a finance lease transaction with IndiGo for four Airbus A320NEO aircraft. The deal supports IndiGo's expansion strategy and fleet modernization efforts. The A320NEO aircraft are powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines, with all four s...

IndiGo flight encounters landing mishap at Delhi airport, blocking runway briefly. The A320 aircraft veered off course, leading to a 15-minute disruption. Operations resume swiftly as the aircraft is towed to a parking bay. Details from IndiGo pendi...

Bengaluru-based Dynamatic Technologies has secured a contract from Airbus for manufacturing all doors for its A220 family of aircraft, marking one of the largest export contracts for an Indian aerospace manufacturing company. The deal was announced ...

IndiGo secures the World's Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award for the second year, recognized by global aviation intelligence platform ch-aviation. With an average fleet age of 3.94 years and over 300 modern aircraft, IndiGo stands among the top 10 globa...

Today, every Airbus commercial aircraft has components and technologies made in India, including the A220 Escape Hatch Door and the Flap Track Beams for the A320neo and A330neo aircraft. Currently, the company's procurement of components and service...