The IATA AGM is one of the biggest opportunities annually for airlines to announce partnerships, and the 2025 edition did not disappoint.
IndiGo
IndiGo targets Bangkok, Europe with Expanded Norse Atlantic 787 Deal
IndiGo will further expand its long-haul operations, now planning to lease three more 787s from Norse Atlantic this year.
IndiGo goes hybrid with premium cabin launch
IndiGo is bringing a premium cabin to its fleet. Dubbed IndiGo Stretch, the new offering is set to take flight from mid-November, featuring more space, upgraded catering, and other amenities.
IndiGo taps AirFi for on-board entertainment trial
India’s IndiGo is trailing wireless inflight entertainment this summer, powered by AirFi’s portable IFE solution. The three-month program, available through the IndiGo mobile app under the name HELLO 6E, will be available on flights between Delhi and Goa.
IndiGo selects Recaro seats for A320neo fleet
IndiGo’s newest A320neo and A321neo planes will shave a bit of weight on the seating side. The carrier selected Recaro’s BL3710 seats to fit its next 75 aircraft, with deliveries expected from January 2023.
IndiGo faces major setback in A320neo service due to GTF PW1100G engines
India’s largest airline has a major problem. After multiple inflight engine shutdowns IndiGo must replace all its PW1100G engines with an updated model. And Indian regulators are now looking to ground aircraft ahead of a January 2020 deadline, concerned that sufficient progress on the repairs is not being made.
A WiFi Challenger: PaxEx Update 1 Nov 2019
Can LiFi replace WiFi on board, opening up more spectrum for passengers? And can new satellite launches deliver the capacity that airlines need for inflight connectivity? Plus an expanding award chart and plans for a massive fleet expansion in India.
IndiGo signs for 300 more A320neo aircraft
India’s largest domestic carrier plans to continue it meteoric growth pace. The carrier announced an order for 300 more A320neo family aircraft. This latest order contains a mix of A320neo, A321neo and A321XLR planes. With the new order the carrier’s total book with Airbus reaches 730 frames.