IndiGo Doubles Down on A350s, Eyes Global Sky

IndiGo doubles down on A350s, eyes global sky

IndiGo is stepping away from its familiar domestic comfort zone and rolling up its sleeves for a tougher playground. The airline’s decision to double its Airbus A350-900 order from 30 to 60 aircraft in June 2025 isn’t just a routine fleet expansion—it’s a deliberate push to gain altitude in the long-haul skies that have so far been commanded by Gulf and Southeast Asian giants. This move signals a turning point in IndiGo’s story. Known for its po…

Airbus A350s order to allow IndiGo to gain strategic share in India’s outbound long-haul market, says GlobalData - GlobalData

India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has taken a decisive step in its international expansion roadmap by exercising its option to place additional orders for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in June 2025, effectively doubling its initial commitment to a wide-body fleet from 30 to 60 aircraft. The move allows IndiGo to claim a strategic share in the outbound long-haul market, which has traditionally been dominated by Gulf and Southeast Asian carriers, say…