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IndiGo marks 20 years of ops with bigger global push, fleet expansion plans

As IndiGo marks 20 years of operations, the airline that transformed air travel in India is preparing for what its co-founder calls a "longer leap of flying" as it charts an ambitious international expansion to connect the global Indian diaspora to their homeland, recapture international traffic now flowing through Gulf hubs and, over the longer term, carry passengers between foreign countries via India. The country's largest airline, which has a domestic market share of more than 66 per cent, is set to induct Airbus A321 XLR aircraft before taking delivery of wide-body A350s from 2028. With an extensive domestic network, IndiGo is prepared to take a "longer leap of flying", IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said in an interview to PTI, adding that the airline will connect more overseas destinations with the A321 XLR and later with the A350. However, Bhatia, also IndiGo's co-founder, said the airline was still far from being a global carrier as it approaches its 20th anniversary

IndiGo to discontinue widebody operations, end Norse Atlantic lease

A worsening operating environment, driven by geopolitical tensions, has increased costs and weighed on the economics of the programme

Pilot duty rules make aviation uncompetitive: IndiGo MD Rahul Bhatia

IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia urged the government to review pilot duty time rules, saying they raise airline costs and make Indian aviation less competitive

Have taken all steps to learn from Dec disruption: IndiGo's Rahul Bhatia

IndiGo says it has strengthened operations after last year's disruption as Rahul Bhatia outlines plans for global expansion and making India a major aviation hub

IndiGo's flight path, 20 years on: Market leader faces global headwinds

Global headwinds have forced the airline to make steep cuts in capacity

Kiran Thadimarri to succeed Gaurav Negi as IndiGo CFO from July 28

IndiGo, India's largest airline, said on ​Monday it ??has appointed insider ​Kiran Thadimarri as its ‌chief financial officer, replacing Gaurav Negi

Demand trends, pricing power may keep IndiGo's revenue growth strong

Higher fuel and leasing costs pushed IndiGo into a Q1 loss, but brokerages remain positive on the airline's long-term growth driven by strong demand and international expansion

IndiGo sheds 3% on ₹238-cr Q1 loss, but brokerages stay bullish; here's why

IndiGo share price: Despite of a headline miss in Q1 earnings, analysts believe that IndiGo's structural story remains intact, prompting them to retain their ratings on the stock.

IndiGo offers commitments in abuse-of-dominance case; CCI seeks comments

The airline has proposed a crisis management framework, fare safeguards and faster refunds to address concerns raised in the CCI's abuse-of-dominance investigation

InterGlobe Aviation swings to ₹238 crore Q1 loss as fuel costs rise 86%

Aircraft fuel expenses rose 85.7 per cent to ₹10,832.9 crore and accounted for 44.1 per cent of revenue, up from 28.5 per cent in the year-ago quarter

IndiGo Q1 Preview: Will fare hike help drive PAT amid fuel cost spike?

To mitigate the impact of higher aviation turbine fuel (ATF), IndiGo has raised airfares, but analysts believe it will not be enough to stem the Q1 profit fall.

IndiGo to place order for over 1K aircraft engines with CFM International

The country's largest airline IndiGo on Monday announced it will place an order with CFM International for more than 1,000 engines to power its 510 A320 neo family planes. IndiGo and CFM International, an equal joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran Aircraft Engines, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the order at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK. The order for more than 1,000 LEAP-1A engines to power 510 Airbus A320 neo family aircraft will also be the "largest single order ever placed for LEAP engines and a record for CFM International," a release said on Monday. Financial details were not disclosed. A320 neo family planes include A320 neos, A321 neos and A321 XLRs. All are narrow-body aircraft. CFM International would also provide extensive support to the airline in establishing its engine MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facility in Bengaluru. Besides, it will provide support to the IndiGo fleet through long-term material services .

Honeywell wins IndiGo avionics deal, Aeromexico to deploy runway technology

Honeywell said the IndiGo deal includes auxiliary power units, weather radar, traffic collision avoidance systems, flight management systems and aftermarket support

Indian aviation sees 4.6% drop in domestic seat capacity in July

The decline is the highest among the global top 10 domestic aviation markets; among international routes, India-UAE saw a drop of 5.9 per cent

IndiGo share price slips 3% on oil price spike; here's what analysts say

Notably, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) accounts for about 40 per cent of airline operating expenses, making airlines highly sensitive to crude prices.

Q1FY27 aviation preview: Analysts advise watching crude and rupee impact

Q1FY27 aviation preview: Key monitorables, Elara Capital said, are the extent of impact on international operations and rise in fuel/non-fuel costs from lower aircraft utilisation & rupee weakening

Q1FY27 earnings preview: Oil & gas, aviation brace for crude impact

Q1 earnings preview: ICICI Securities said that OMCs could report significant losses, driven by higher retail fuel losses, inventory losses and a sharp rise in LPG under-recovery.

IndiGo launches 'Lite' fare: What changes for flyers | Indigo airlines | Cheap flight tickets

IndiGo has introduced a new budget-friendly fare called 'IndiGo Lite' for passengers travelling with only cabin baggage. Here's what the new fare includes, who can book it

IndiGo launches 'Lite' fare option for passengers with only cabin luggage

IndiGo said the entry-level offering is aimed at passengers who do not require checked baggage, allowing them to pay only for the services they useIndiGo on Wednesday launched a new fare option, 'Indi

IndiGo's CHRO Pasricha resigns; Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi to take charge

IndiGo on Tuesday announced the resignation of its Chief Human Resources Officer Sukhjit Singh Pasricha, who has been with the airline for over eight years, and will be replaced by Kanwal Jeet Singh Bakshi. Bakshi is currently the Group Head of Human Resources at InterGlobe Enterprises. The resignation of Pasricha marks another senior-level exit at the country's largest airline, IndiGo, since the massive operational disruptions in December 2025. CEO Pieter Elbers departed in March and Head of Global Sales Vinay Malhotra is set to leave next month. Jason Heter, who was heading the Operations Control Centre (OCC) left earlier this year. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, InterGlobe Aviation, which operates the airline under the brand IndiGo, said Pasricha has resigned and will be relieved from the services on July 19. Bakshi from InterGlobe Enterprises, the parent of InterGlobe Aviation, would take over Pasricha's role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) from July 20. Pasricha,