Norse Atlantic's widebody aircraft to join IndiGo fleet by March
India’s largest carrier, IndiGo, has announced signing of an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for the lease of one Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
In a press statement, the low-cost carrier says that the operations of the aircraft as part of its fleet will begin in March 2025 and is expected to arrive in India in the coming weeks.
The airline says that the initial six-months lease is extendable to 18 months, subject to regulatory approvals. Both IndiGo and Norse Atlantic airlines will explore opportunities for further collaboration and additional aircraft.
Pieter Elbers
IndiGo says that this strategic partnership is expected to broaden the international footprint of the airline as well as provide the customers with more global travel options.
“As part of our broader strategy to significantly expand our international network, we are pleased to confirm this damp lease of one Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways. Our vision is to transform into a global player by 2030, while having strong roots and continuous expansion in India, and we are strategically moving ahead in that direction,” says Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo.
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