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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
IndiGo plans overseas push as it readies to fly new aircraft
IndiGo is set to expand its long-haul flight network, introducing routes to London, Copenhagen, Athens, and Siem Reap. The airline will incorporate Airbus A321 XLR and A350 aircraft in 2026 and 2027, respectively, and begin long-haul services to Amsterdam and Manchester in July using leased Boeing 787s. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads New Delhi: IndiGo plans to mount more long-haul flights , adding London, Copenhagen, Athens, and Siem Reap, as India's largest airline by market share continues its overseas expansion plans. The budget airline-with a more than 60% share of the domestic market-will be inducting the long-range narrow-body Airbus A321 XLR aircraft and the A350 widebody aircraft-of the Airbus family in 2026 and 2027, respectively to bolster its overseas flight will make its maiden foray into long-haul flying with services to Amsterdam and Manchester starting July-using Boeing 787 aircraft leased from European carrier Norse Atlantic. So far, the carrier's network has been limited to domestic routes, and up to six-hour international flights . In the domestic sector, IndiGo plans to add Hindon, Adampur, Navi Mumbai, and Noida, increasing local destinations to 95 this fiscal airline-targeting a 600-aircraft fleet by 2030-Friday announced plans to set up a maintenance, overhaul and repair facility in Bengaluru. IndiGo has acquired 31 acres for the facility that will be able to handle both narrow body and wide body aircraft."The Indian aviation sector is at an inflection point. We are excited to lead the next phase of growth with a strategy that balances agility, scale, and regulatory compliance," said Pieter Elbers , CEO, IndiGo.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
IndiGo to start non-stop flights to 10 int'l destinations in FY26: CEO
IndiGo plans to launch non-stop flights to 10 new international destinations in 2025–26 (FY26), including Manchester and London in the UK, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Copenhagen in Denmark, Siem Reap in Cambodia, Athens in Greece, and four cities in Central Asia, its Chief Executive Officer Pieter Elbers said on Friday. 'IndiGo currently serves 40 international destinations. By the end of FY26, we aim to expand this to 50,' Elbers said at a press conference. He added that the expansion will be supported by the recently leased Boeing 787 aircraft and the Airbus A321XLR planes, which are expected to join the fleet in the latter part of FY26. The A321XLR is a new long-range narrow-body aircraft developed by Airbus. It is slated to enter commercial service globally in the second half of FY26. Elbers did not mention the names of the Central Asian cities that would be connected via IndiGo flights in FY26. Responding to a question on whether IndiGo might consider joining one of the three major global airline alliances — Star Alliance, oneworld, or SkyTeam — Elbers said the airline currently sees more value in building bilateral codeshare partnerships rather than joining a formal global grouping. 'We're having partnerships with different airlines from different parts of the world. If it makes sense for the two parties, we can do the partnership... We have no short-term ambitions — or no ambitions, actually — at this point in time to move into an alliance,' he said. He explained that while Indian carriers currently account for about 45 per cent of India's international passenger traffic, the figure is significantly lower on certain routes, particularly to Europe. 'In some parts of the world, it's a 50-50 share, but for Europe, for example, it's more like 70 per cent of traffic on European operators and just 30 per cent on Indian operators... So the opportunity to expand in that region is just very obvious for us," he added. There are three major global airline alliances in the world: Star Alliance (featuring Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Air India, among others), SkyTeam (which includes Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, and Korean Air), and oneworld (featuring British Airways, Qatar Airways, and American Airlines). These alliances allow member airlines to coordinate schedules, share airport lounges, offer reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, and simplify global ticketing and connections. A year ago, IndiGo — for the first time — placed an order for wide-body aircraft, ordering 30 Airbus A350 planes. These are scheduled to join IndiGo's fleet from 2027 onwards. Elbers ruled out the possibility of advancing the delivery schedule for the A350s, saying the production and allocation of such aircraft follow a rigid timeline. 'Wide-bodies have a very different structure compared to narrow-bodies,' Elbers said, when asked whether the A350 deliveries could be brought forward to accelerate IndiGo's international expansion. 'I wish I could just pick up the phone and say, 'You know what, switch a few — I won't take these (narrow-bodies), I'll take those (wide-bodies).' But it doesn't work like that,' he added. Using a culinary metaphor, he stated, 'It's not like switching from a samosa to a paneer tikka — you can't just do it instantly. There's a lead time involved, and the production schedule is already very tight and optimised.' Elbers noted that the decision to place the wide-body order in 2024 was a timely move. 'I'm very glad we made the A350 order last year, which will allow us to induct those aircraft from 2027. But yes, you're right — India is in a hurry, and so is IndiGo.'
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wizz Air receives first Airbus A321XLR aircraft powered by RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines
Airline will become first operator of the GTF-powered aircraft HAMBURG, Germany, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony at Airbus' A320 Final Assembly Line today, Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, joined with Airbus and Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. (Wizz Air) to celebrate delivery of the airline's first A321XLR aircraft. The delivery marks a significant milestone as Wizz Air becomes the first operator of the A321XLR powered by GTF engines. "The GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR brings new value to the market segment, expanding growth opportunities for our airline customers – including Wizz Air as the first of many operators," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "This delivery underscores the benefits the GTF engine offers with its world-class fuel efficiency and operating economics." Wizz Air has a total of 47 GTF-powered A321XLR aircraft on order. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney currently powers the airline's fleet of 110 A321neo family aircraft with GTF engines, and 67 A320ceo family aircraft with IAE V2500® engines. Speaking at the ceremony, Wizz Air Chief Corporate Officer Owain Jones said: "The arrival of our first A321XLR is a defining moment for Wizz Air and our passengers. This aircraft is one of the great results of our two decades long successful cooperation with Airbus that brings a revolution to air travel, enabling us to offer non-stop intercontinental routes at unbeatable prices while maintaining our commitment to efficiency and sustainability. Our customers will enjoy state-of-the-art cabin features, a quieter ride, and the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class. The future of travel is here, and we're just getting started!" Globally, 13 customers have selected GTF engines to power more than 200 A321XLR aircraft. To date, more than 2,200 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to over 80 customers worldwide. The next evolution of the GTF engine, the GTF Advantage – which recently received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family and is on track for first engine deliveries later this year – is particularly well suited for the A321XLR with its higher take-off thrust capability. About Pratt & WhitneyPratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit About RTX RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@ View original content: SOURCE RTX
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Wizz Air receives first Airbus A321XLR aircraft powered by RTX's Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines
Airline will become first operator of the GTF-powered aircraft HAMBURG, Germany, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a ceremony at Airbus' A320 Final Assembly Line today, Pratt & Whitney, an RTX (NYSE: RTX) business, joined with Airbus and Wizz Air Hungary Ltd. (Wizz Air) to celebrate delivery of the airline's first A321XLR aircraft. The delivery marks a significant milestone as Wizz Air becomes the first operator of the A321XLR powered by GTF engines. "The GTF-powered Airbus A321XLR brings new value to the market segment, expanding growth opportunities for our airline customers – including Wizz Air as the first of many operators," said Rick Deurloo, president of Commercial Engines at Pratt & Whitney. "This delivery underscores the benefits the GTF engine offers with its world-class fuel efficiency and operating economics." Wizz Air has a total of 47 GTF-powered A321XLR aircraft on order. Additionally, Pratt & Whitney currently powers the airline's fleet of 110 A321neo family aircraft with GTF engines, and 67 A320ceo family aircraft with IAE V2500® engines. Speaking at the ceremony, Wizz Air Chief Corporate Officer Owain Jones said: "The arrival of our first A321XLR is a defining moment for Wizz Air and our passengers. This aircraft is one of the great results of our two decades long successful cooperation with Airbus that brings a revolution to air travel, enabling us to offer non-stop intercontinental routes at unbeatable prices while maintaining our commitment to efficiency and sustainability. Our customers will enjoy state-of-the-art cabin features, a quieter ride, and the most fuel-efficient aircraft in its class. The future of travel is here, and we're just getting started!" Globally, 13 customers have selected GTF engines to power more than 200 A321XLR aircraft. To date, more than 2,200 GTF-powered aircraft have been delivered to over 80 customers worldwide. The next evolution of the GTF engine, the GTF Advantage – which recently received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certification for the Airbus A320neo family and is on track for first engine deliveries later this year – is particularly well suited for the A321XLR with its higher take-off thrust capability. About Pratt & WhitneyPratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units. To learn more visit About RTX RTX is the world's largest aerospace and defense company. With more than 185,000 global employees, we push the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – we are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems for operational success, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. The company, with 2024 sales of more than $80 billion, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia. For questions or to schedule an interview, please contact corporatepr@ View original content: SOURCE RTX Sign in to access your portfolio
RTÉ News
09-05-2025
- Business
- RTÉ News
Aer Lingus first quarter losses narrow to €55m
Aer Lingus has reported an operating loss of €55m for the first quarter of 2025, an improvement on the €82m loss it reported the same time last year. The airline said its losses narrowed in the first quarter - typically the weakest quarter of the year - due to increased capacity and lower fuel costs. It said its overall rise in capacity included a 4.5% increase on North American routes and an increase of 7.1% in Europe. The airline said it carried a total of 2,141 passengers in the first quarter, an increase of 1.8% on the same time last year. Its load factor - how many seats it fills on each flight - rose to 75.3% from 74.9%. It said its passenger capacity operated, measured in available seat kilometres (ASKs), rose by 5.4% on the same time last year. Aer Lingus said the summer season has now started, and the airline is operating its biggest ever North American network this Summer, including new services from Dublin to Nashville and Indianapolis and an expanded European leisure network. Aer Lingus CEO Lynne Embleton said the airline's first quarter financial performance represented a strong financial outcome and a significant improvement on the first quarter of 2024. "The Q1 performance builds upon the underlying momentum seen in the business from 2024," the CEO said. She said the first two of six Airbus A321 XLR planes are now in service and operating on its new routes to Nashville and Indianapolis. "These new aircraft and the remaining four XLRs which are expected to join the fleet later this year will support a compelling growth ambition that will benefit the airline, our customers, our employees and the economy," Lynne Embleton added. The parent group of Aer Lingus and British Airways owner IAG has today reported a better-than-expected first-quarter profit, helped by increased demand, and said it was seeing resilient demand across its markets despite macroeconomic uncertainty. IAG also said today it is ordering 53 new Airbus and Boeing aircraft for its long-haul fleet.
