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Indigo intends to place an order for an A330 at the Paris Air Show in 2023.?

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According to source Planeopedia, Indigo may place an order for A330 aircraft at the upcoming Paris Air show in 2023.

With a 51% market share in the Indian aviation market and a fleet of more than 300 aircraft, Indigo Airlines is an affordable airline from India. Next month, at the Paris Airshow 2023, Indigo is ready to place an order for Airbus A330 aircraft.

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Recently, Indigo Airlines began operating flights from India to Europe and the UK under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines. and began flying the Boeing 777 wide-body aircraft for the first time in its history.

With their new activities, the airline is now providing cheap worldwide travel. The airline already has India’s largest internal flight network, and it now plans to grow its international travel business by entering Europe.

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Why would Indigo choose the A330 Neo over the wide-body A350 or B777?

Currently, the B777 and A330 are the two well-known wide-body aircraft with significant passenger capacity.

The A350 aircraft would be more expensive for Indigo and would also be best suited for full-service airlines. One of the low-cost carriers, Indigo, plans to carry more passengers while incurring less maintenance costs.

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With the A330, maintaining the supply chain for parts and the maintenance of the airframe is also simple for Indigo, which currently operates aircraft from the A320 family. There are a number of reasons why has apparently decided on the A330.

The Airbus A330neo, which has new engines and enhanced aerodynamics that lower operating costs, is a fuel-efficient aircraft built specifically for these types of flights. It is a popular option for airlines because it can transport up to 440 passengers and has a range of up to 7,200 nautical miles.

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Additionally, the type is significantly less expensive than its Airbus and Boeing counterparts. According to sources, huge discounts are being offered to IndiGo for the type because Airbus’ factory has an excess of the aircraft’s non-taken-up units (ntu) due to the restructuring of the aircraft’s largest customer, AirAsia X. So,

it will only take the airline six months to receive the new aircraft. Additionally, due to fleet commonality, purchasing the Airbus A330neo is simpler for pilot training. The fact that Bangalore, India, already has an Airbus A330 simulator would make it easier to assure crew training as soon as possible.

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When Ratan Tata was denied entry to the airfield at the Aero India show, he waited

During our visit to Aero India 2019, we had the unexpected opportunity to see Ratan Tata at the event, which was a thrilling moment for us. However, there was a surprising hiccup when the security staff didn’t allow him to enter due to a lack of a security pass.

Despite this, he remained calm and patiently waited for about 20 minutes until a member of the Tata team brought him the required pass, after which he calmly proceeded inside. It was a humbling sight, showcasing his composed demeanor even in such situations.

Ratan Tata ji is not only a renowned industrialist but also a trained pilot, holding a pilot’s license. In 2007, he became the first Indian civilian to fly the F-16 Falcon during the Aero India show in Bangalore—a proud moment for the nation.

His passion for aviation extended beyond flying, as he played a key role in shaping India’s aerospace industry. Under his leadership, Tata ventured into manufacturing and maintaining aerospace components while upholding its legacy of quality. Notably, Tata’s collaboration with Airbus to develop and manufacture the C295 aircraft is a testament to its growing influence in the sector.