IndiGo airline stated on October 18, 2025, that it has placed a definitive order to purchase 30 more A350-900 aircraft from Airbus in order to expand internationally. With more than 400 aircraft in its fleet and more than 900 on order, the airline has been expanding its worldwide operations. According to IndiGo’s most recent announcement, which omitted financial information, there are currently 60 confirmed orders for the wide-body A350-900.
A long-term investment given the worldwide supply chain issues that cause shortages and delays in the delivery of new aircraft, the carrier has the right to purchase an additional 40 A350 family aircraft. In addition, the airline and Rolls-Royce have inked a deal for the installation of Trent XWB-84 engines in its fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft.
IndiGo Signed a Contract with Airbus
According to a press statement, the airline has a contract with Airbus that confirms the conversion of 30 of its 70 Airbus A350-900 purchase rights into firm orders. With this, IndiGo doubles its wide-body order from 30 to 60 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, the company said in a release. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for these extra 30 aircraft was signed by both parties in June.
The conversion of the Memorandum of Understanding into a firm order for 30 more A350-900s, according to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, is evidence of the airline’s faith in the future of Indian aviation and the strategic alliance with Airbus, which is further supported by the successful launch of our long-haul operations.
Elbers said that when these planes are added to our fleet in the upcoming years, they will be crucial in helping IndiGo reach a wider audience and link India with more international locations. Beginning in July, IndiGo began operating long-haul flights using leased wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliners. In 2027, the airline anticipates adding its first A350-900 aircraft to its fleet. According to a press release from Airbus, as the economy expands and household incomes rise, international travel is booming in India, the aviation sector with the fastest rate of growth in the world.
Why IndiGo Selected A350-900?
It further stated that the A350 is in a prime position to support the nation’s long-distance travel goals. In the press statement, the aircraft manufacturer stated that although the A320 Family aircraft are helping to democratise air travel in India, the A350 has emerged as the benchmark aircraft to help the Indian carrier realise the full potential of the global market.
In the meantime, information on the Rolls-Royce’s price and engine count was kept secret. The Trent XWB-84 engines provide an amazing 84,000 pounds of thrust, industry-leading fuel efficiency, lower emissions, and exceptional dependability for long-haul operations, according to a different news statement from IndiGo. IndiGo said earlier in the day that it will begin flying narrow-body A321XLR aircraft from Delhi and Mumbai to Athens in January 2026.
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