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Thursday, January 20, 2011

The Indian IndiGo flies into the limelight..

New Post (113) : The Indian IndiGo flies into the limelight.

As reported in a press release by Airbus…

IndiGo commits to 180 A320s,
-largest jet order in aviation history

India's largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 180 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft.
Of these, 150 will be A320neo’s and 30 will be A320s.
It is the largest single firm order number for large jets in commercial aviation history.
Also makes IndiGo "a launch customer for the A320neo".

SUPER ! Now that is a giant leap into the big time league for - Indian avia carriers.

Rider : To my friends in India I have this to say - "Fly ‘em folks. But develop the capability to build ‘em too".

Charlie Brown