NEW DELHI, May 7: Airbus said IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 A350-900 planes.
On April 25, IndiGo said it had agreed to place a firm order for 30 A350-900 aircraft, marking the budget carrier’s entry into the wide-body segment.
“India, the world’s fastest growing major aviation market, is on the verge of an international travel boom as the economy grows and household incomes rise,” Airbus said in a release.
“The A350 is perfectly positioned to serve the country’s aspirations for long-range travel,” it said.
The financial details of the transaction were not disclosed.
The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient wide-body aircraft in the 300-410 seater category, the release added. (Agencies)