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Paris Air Show 2023

Massive A320 Order Kicks Off Airbus Paris Salon Sales

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo topped up its Airbus orderbook with a further firm order for 500 single-aisle aircraft.

Airbus — Airbus's A321XLR performs aerial maneuvers over Le Bourget during the show's flying displays. A massive order for A320s from Indigo announced Monday includes an undefined number of XLRs. (Photo: David McIntosh)

By Cathy Buyck • Contributor - Europe

June 19, 2023

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo on Monday placed a firm order with Airbus for 500 A320 family aircraft, providing the European aircraft manufacturer with an auspicious start on the opening day of the Paris Airshow and setting the record for the largest-ever single aircraft purchase by any airline with Airbus. Deliveries will begin in 2030 and run through 2035.

The order consists of a combination of A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR twinjets. “The exact mix is still open,” IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers told AIN. Elbers stepped down as CEO of Dutch flag carrier KLM early last year and started his role as chief executive of the Indian low-cost carrier in September. The engine selection for the order remains undecided.

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