Indian carrier Indigo orders 100 firm Airbus A320 Family aircraft

InterGlobe Enterprises Limited today announced its plans to launch IndiGo, its nation-wide low-cost airline venture. IndiGo has committed for 100 firm A320 family aircraft with Airbus – world renowned for the customer friendly features and comfort of its airliners.

The venture is being jointly promoted by InterGlobe Enterprises Limited and Rakesh Gangwal, globally recognized for his management skills and expertise in the airline industry.

“IndiGo is the result of extensive analysis and planning by very experienced airline executives and we are convinced it will be a successful new player in a market that is both large and fast growing,” says Airbus President and CEO Noël Forgeard. “Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been chosen by many of the world’s new and successful low-cost carriers, and we like to think that our products are making a valuable contribution to their prosperity.”

“The aviation industry in India is on the threshold of the next big revolution and IndiGo is ideally positioned to fill the fast emerging need for reliable, efficient and economical air travel,” says InterGlobe Enterprises Limited Managing Director Rahul Bhatia. “IndiGo will also make a humble yet significant contribution to India’s growth by creating employment opportunities directly and through ancillary services.” Established in 1989, InterGlobe Enterprises is the foremost travel conglomerate in India and enjoys a significant presence in the fields of aviation management, travel related services, travel technology, travel distribution services and hotel development & management services.

“We are pleased with our selection of A320 family aircraft for the launch of IndiGo,” says Rakesh Gangwal “IndiGo will serve the nation’s air travellers with superior customer service and provide great value for money, using Airbus A320 Family aircraft that we have chosen because of their passenger comfort, economy and modern design.” Rakesh Gangwal has been associated with the travel industry since 1980. In his aviation career spanning over two decades, he has worked with United Airlines, Air France and US Airways in senior management positions.

Airbus recognises the importance of the Indian market which, together with China, is one of today’s fastest-growing travel markets.

Airbus’ A320 family is the recognised technological leader in single-aisle aircraft, with advanced features such as fuel-saving wingtip fences, weight-saving composites, and the reliability that comes from its modern design and ease of maintenance. It also consistently leads in independent passenger and operator surveys.

Airbus’ A320 family is the most successful aircraft in the world, having been chosen by more than 190 customers and operators around the world, including both established and low-cost carriers. Firm orders for the Airbus A320 family stand at more than 3,500 aircraft, almost 2,500 of which have been delivered.

Airbus is an EADS joint Company with BAE Systems.





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