Adding to its Massive Backlog, IndiGo Firms Up Order for 30 More A350s
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IndiGo has finalized a firm order for 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft, bringing its total order book for the model to 60. The transaction converts a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed by both companies in June, into a definitive agreement.
This move solidifies the strategy of India's largest airline to expand into the long-haul market, leveraging the A350's efficiency and range to develop its international route network. The decision aligns with the growing demand for international travel to and from India, the world's fastest-growing aviation market.
The company expanded into Western Europe this year, and its network already covers Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Manchester, and London-Heathrow using Boeing 787-9 and Boeing 777-300 aircraft that it leases from Norse Atlantic Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively, on an ACMI basis. It will also reach Athens in 2026, but once it receives its first A321XLRs.
The company's current fleet consists of 183 A320neo (47 stored), 156 A321neo (14 stored), 27 A320, 2 Boeing 787-9, 2 Boeing 777-300ER, 3 A321F, and 47 ATR 72-600. But its backlog of pending firm orders reaches the impressive amount of 600 A321neo, 240 A320neo, 29 A321XLR, and now 60 A350-900.
In the last fiscal year, the company carried 118 million passengers on a network covering more than 90 cities in India and over 40 international destinations.
Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, stated, "today is a special day for IndiGo as we solidify our commitment to expanding our international footprint." He also remarked that the order confirmation "is a testament to our confidence in the future of Indian aviation and our strategic partnership with Airbus." Elbers added that these aircraft will play a pivotal role in connecting India with more global destinations.
Meanwhile, Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Executive Vice President Sales of Airbus's Commercial Aircraft division, highlighted that "the A350’s unparalleled fuel efficiency, range and passenger comfort perfectly align with IndiGo’s ambitious growth plans."
The economic growth and rising incomes in India are driving a boom in international travel. The Airbus A350 is positioned as a key aircraft for Indian carriers to capitalize on this potential, competing on long-range routes.
As of the end of September 2025, the A350 family had accumulated over 1,400 orders from 63 customers worldwide, establishing itself as one of the most successful widebody aircraft on the market.
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