US EditionIndiGo Becomes First Airline in India to Introduce Airbus A321XLR in Its Fleet – Key Features and Other Details
IndiGo replaces leased Boeing 777s with fuel-efficient Airbus A321XLRs on routes to Istanbul and Athens, expecting eight more deliveries this year, boosting international connectivity.
- On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, IndiGo, India's largest airline, landed its first Airbus A321XLR in Delhi as a milestone for its long-haul plans, Pieter Elbers said.
- With prior damp‑leased Boeing 787 flights last year, IndiGo's internationalisation strategy and range up to 8,700 km prompted ordering Airbus A321XLRs.
- With a dual-class cabin, the A321XLR features 12 IndiGoStretch seats and 183 economy seats with RECARO seating and CFM International's LEAP engine, plus Bluebox digital in-flight services and a meal and beverage policy.
- As leases lapse at February-end, IndiGo will replace damp-leased Boeing 777s on Delhi–Istanbul and Mumbai–Istanbul routes with A321XLRs due to DGCA's one-time lease extension limit.
- The airline expects eight more A321XLRs this year, deploying them on Istanbul and Bali routes, will launch Athens flights later this month, and holds 60 Airbus A350 wide-bodies arriving from 2027.
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IndiGo Gets 1st Airbus A321XLR Aircraft, To Be Deployed For Athens Flights
Domestic carrier IndiGo on Wednesday received its first Airbus A321 XLR aircraft at the Delhi airport, and will be deployed for non-stop services to Athens from Delhi and Mumbai starting later this month.
IndiGo starts receiving A321 XLR aircraft; to replace damp-leased Turkish Boeing 777 planes on Istanbul flights
Amid backlash against Turkey in India due to the former’s public backing of Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, the DGCA had informed IndiGo that it would not allow lease extensions for the two Boeing 777 aircraft on damp lease from Turkish Airlines.
IndiGo becomes first airline in India to introduce Airbus A321XLR in its fleet – Key features and other details
India's IndiGo airline has received its first A321 XLR aircraft, marking a key development in the aviation sector. The aircraft with a range of up to 8,700 km and improved fuel efficiency will enable IndiGo to operate longer international routes from India while keeping costs low.
IndiGo Welcomes India's First Airbus A321XLR, Aircraft To Make Debut on Direct Flights Between India and Greece; Check Details | 📰 LatestLY
Today, January 7, IndiGo took delivery of the country's first Airbus A321XLR (Extra Long Range) aircraft. The jet arrived at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport shortly after 3:00 PM, marking a pivotal shift in the carrier’s transition from a regional player to a long-haul contender. IndiGo said that the A321XLR will debut on direct flights between India and Greece. Scroll below to know more. 📰 IndiGo Welcomes India's First Airbus A321X…
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