IndiGo fleet expansion

IndiGo's one definite answer to monopoly

One-third of IndiGo's capacity is deployed on routes where no other airline operates, promoter and managing director Rahul Bhatia said, pushing back against scrutiny of the carrier's dominant market share.Bhatia also said that it is imperative that the country should have one or two strong airlines with large market share if it intends to compete against global aviation power hubs."34% of our capacity is deployed in unique markets where nobody else flies. It is not that other airlines cannot fly in these markets — but they choose not to," Bhatia told ET in an interview."When the world talks ab

IndiGo to decide on next aircraft order in 2030

Bhatia backs Walsh to lead IndiGo expansion

IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia has said incoming chief executive Willie Walsh is driven by a desire to make a difference at the airline and will play a key role in its next phase of international expansion, citing the aviation veteran's operational expertise and experience across both low-cost and full-service airlines.Walsh, who steps down as Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on July 31, will take charge as IndiGo's CEO on August 3, the day the airline completes 20 years of operations.Also Read| IndiGo to decide on next aircraft order in 2030 after

IndiGo eyes Embraer jets in break from Airbus

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd., the parent company of India’s biggest airline IndiGo, is in talks with Embraer SA over a possible large regional jet order, according to people familiar with the matter.IndiGo is considering purchasing dozens of Embraer E2 aircraft to replace its fleet of turboprop-powered ATRs as well as to bolster capacity, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is confidential. The discussions are at an early stage and there’s no guarantee of an order, they said.Also Read|IndiGo's next flight plan: Airline targets bigger global push, diaspora traffi