The airline took the delivery of the Airbus’ 2000th A320neo family aircraft, a more fuel efficient aircraft, on Tuesday, which follows two years after the airline also received the 1000th A320neo aircraft in 2019.
The IndiGo aircraft MSN10654, an A321 neo, was produced and delivered in Hamburg, Germany. IndiGo is the world’s largest customer for the A320neo Family with orders totalling 730 aircraft.
Commenting on the latest addition,Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “IndiGo was early to recognise the fuel efficiency and performance of the A320neo family, which resulted in large orders for neo family aircraft. The vision was not only to increase the efficiency, but also the sustainability of the fleet. IndiGo took delivery of the 1,000th A320neo Family aircraft produced in 2019 and just two years later is taking delivery of the 2,000th aircraft.”
“This continued induction of Neo family aircraft despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, is a testament to the airline’s unrelenting commitment to sustainable aviation and the fuel efficiency of the A320neo Family,” he added.
Since its first NEO was delivered in March 2016, IndiGo’s fleet of A320neo Family has grown into the world’s largest with 187 aircraft operating alongside 61 A320s and 34 ATRs. The A320neo programme was designed with fuel efficiency in mind.
Building on the A320ceo’s popularity, the aircraft delivers 20% reduced fuel burn as well as 50% less noise compared to previous generation aircraft. It can seat up to 240 passengers depending on cabin configuration.
