IndiGo is in early-stage talks with Embraer to purchase 100 regional jets, with options for approximately 50 additional aircraft. The potential multibillion-dollar deal could involve the E175, E190-E2 or E195-E2, with deliveries likely from 2030 onward.
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India needs three large national airlines to compete with global carriers and improve direct international connectivity, says Adani Airports CEO Arun Bansal.
An IndiGo passenger allegedly tampered with an emergency exit lever cover aboard flight 6E6884 from Delhi to Pune, triggering an alarm shortly after takeoff.
IndiGo CEO Willie Walsh has described Navi Mumbai International Airport as a major opportunity for the airline’s international expansion.
IndiGo is replacing leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners with Airbus A321XLR aircraft on its Mumbai–Amsterdam route, reducing capacity per departure by around 42% while maintaining nonstop service.
IndiGo and Air India Express will shift flights to Navi Mumbai Airport as Mumbai prepares for Terminal 1 redevelopment.
The World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines ranking reflects passenger satisfaction with different aspects of the travel experience, including airport services, cabin comfort, onboard products, and customer service.
IndiGo is ending its damp-lease arrangement for six Boeing 787-9 aircraft and shifting its long-haul strategy towards Airbus A321XLRs and A350-900s. The airline aims to increase international capacity from 30% to 40% by FY30 through new routes, codeshare partnerships and stronger connections between its domestic and international networks.
IndiGo expects to operate nine or ten Airbus A321XLR aircraft by March 2027, targeting medium-haul routes as demand for premium travel and direct air connectivity grows. The plan reflects the airline’s wider network strategy and India’s long-term aviation growth potential.
IndiGo flight 6E 6115 diverted to Hyderabad after smoke from a passenger device was detected aboard; crew acted swiftly.