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NEW DELHI | 26 OCTOBER 2025
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to equip its fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with state-of-the-art Trent XWB-84 engines. IndiGo had placed an initial order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in April 2024, marking its first widebody purchase, and retained purchase rights for an additional 70 Airbus A350 Family aircraft for future requirements.
Recently , IndiGohas signed an agreement to convert 30 of these Airbus A350 aircraft purchase rights into firm orders, doubling the wide-body order to a total of 60 Airbus A350-900 aircraft. As part of the agreement with Rolls Royce, IndiGo will also be signing up for TotalCare Agreement for comprehensive, round-the-clock engine health monitoring, proactive maintenance, and optimized operational performance throughout the lifecycle of the fleet.
The Trent XWB-84 engines deliver an impressive 84,000 pounds of thrust, offering industry-leading fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and outstanding reliability for long-haul operations. Rolls Royce’s Trent XWB family are the most efficient large aero-engines today, best suited for long-haul operations. This partnership is set to fuel IndiGo’s ambitions to expand its international network, while enabling the airline to offer reliable service to its customers.
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said,” Building on the encouraging response we’ve received since launching our long-haul services, our Airbus A350 aircraft will further unlock unprecedented growth potential for IndiGo. The partnership with Rolls Royce to power our wide-body fleet underscores our commitment to reliable, efficient and sustainable operations as we look to expand our long-haul operations with the highest standards of performance. At IndiGo we’re looking much forward to enter into deep and long terms relationship with Rolls Royce.”
This strategic move will enable IndiGo to further expand its international network, connect India with more long-haul destinations across the globe, and offer its customers new international travel opportunities.
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