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IndiGo expects to see flight capacity growth in Q3 despite elevated jet fuel prices

IndiGo expects to see flight capacity growth in Q3 despite elevated jet fuel prices

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IndiGo’s chief executive Willie Walsh said the airline will have a total of 14 narrow‑body A321 XLR aircraft by the end of December 2027, as it looks to expand its international operations. The carrier already operates four A321 XLRs and plans to add another one by the end of the year. Walsh also emphasized that IndiGo’s focus will remain on short‑haul routes and that the airline maintains a very efficient cost base.

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    At his first in-person briefing after taking charge as CEO in August, Mr. Walsh said the airline expects to start getting the wide-body A350 aircraft from the second quarter of 2028

    — The Hindu

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    New Delhi, November 2 (IANS): IndiGo Chief Executive Willie Walsh is upbeat on the airline’s performance during the October–December quarter of the current financial year as he expects the demand for air travel to remain buoyant despite higher airfares.  "The picture for the third quarter…

    — The Morung Express

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At his first in-person briefing after taking charge as CEO in August, Mr. Walsh said the airline expects to start getting the wide-body A350 aircraft from the second quarter of 2028

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IndiGo expects to see flight capacity growth in Q3 despite elevated jet fuel prices

At his first in-person briefing after taking charge as CEO in August, Mr. Walsh said the airline expects to start getting the wide-body A350 aircraft from the second quarter of 2028

The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

IndiGo remains bullish on aviation growth despite geopolitical challenges

The country’s largest airline, IndiGo, sees significant growth opportunities in the aviation market despite the ongoing geopolitical challenges and elevated jet fuel prices. The airline stated that it will not compromise on its core narrow-bodied short-haul operations as it gears up to induct…

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