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IndiGo Aircraft Hits Vulture
An IndiGo flight operating from Patna to Ranchi collided with a vulture at an altitude of approximately 3,000 to 4,000 feet shortly before landing. Following the incident, the aircraft made an emergency landing at Birsa Munda Airport in Ranchi. Airport officials reported that the aircraft was around 10–12 nautical miles from the city center at the time of the incident.…
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IndiGo Sets Its Sights on Global Leadership as It Redefines Its Identity at IATA AGM in Delhi
Delhi, India — At the 2025 IATA Annual General Meeting, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers unveiled an ambitious vision for India’s largest airline, signaling a strategic shift from a domestic low-cost carrier to a global aviation player with widebody ambitions, premium products, and expansive international connectivity. Addressing a packed hall of aviation executives and global media in New Delhi, Elbers opened…
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IndiGo Places Firm Order for 30 Airbus A350-900s
IndiGo, India’s largest low-cost carrier, has announced a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft as part of its strategy to expand long-haul capabilities. The deal also includes purchase rights for an additional 70 aircraft. The announcement was made during a press conference at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) event under the slogan “Towards New Heights & New Horizons,”…
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IndiGo, Delta, AF-KLM, Virgin Announce India-Centric Partnership
The airline group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build an industry-leading partnership between North America, the U.K., Europe, India and beyond. Delhi, India, June 1, 2025: IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global…
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IndiGo & Turkish Airlines Agreement to End on August 31 ❌ Final Extension from Indian DGCA
IndiGo & Turkish Airlines Agreement to End on August 31 ❌ Final Extension from Indian DGCA India-based airline IndiGo will terminate its aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines (THY) on August 31, 2025. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India rejected the airline’s request for a six-month extension, instead granting a final extension of only three months. According…
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IndiGo Pilots Suspended After Flight Enters Severe Hailstorm
Two pilots operating IndiGo flight #6E2142 from Delhi to Srinagar, aboard an Airbus A321neo registered VT-IMD, have been suspended after the aircraft encountered a severe hailstorm. The aircraft, carrying 227 passengers, reportedly entered hazardous weather conditions and experienced a rapid descent of 8,500 feet per minute at one point. During the incident, the flight control systems issued multiple fault warnings.…
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IndiGo and Turkish Airlines Partnership Supports India’s Economy
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has stated that its partnership with Turkish Airlines is delivering multiple benefits to Indian travelers and the country’s economy. The airline emphasized that the cooperation has made international travel more accessible and has enhanced global connectivity. The statement comes amid the recent tensions between Pakistan and India. IndiGo currently operates direct flights to Istanbul using two…
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IndiGo to Lease Two More Wide-Body Aircraft for Long-Haul Expansion
IndiGo has announced that it will lease two additional Boeing 787-9 wide-body aircraft from Norwegian carrier Norse Atlantic Airways as part of its strategy to expand its long-haul international network. Under the new agreement, IndiGo will acquire the two Boeing 787-9 aircraft through a damp lease arrangement, which includes the aircraft and cockpit crew. The airline had previously leased four…
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Former FAA Chief Joins IndiGo Board
India-based airline IndiGo has announced that former FAA Administrator Michael Whitaker will be appointed as an Independent Director on its Board, subject to regulatory and shareholder approval. Whitaker, who stepped down from the FAA in January 2025, previously served as COO of Hyundai’s air mobility unit Supernal and as a senior executive at United Airlines overseeing international and regulatory affairs.…
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Passenger Dies After Medical Emergency on IndiGo Flight
An 89-year-old woman fell seriously ill onboard IndiGo flight #6E5028 from Mumbai to Varanasi, operated by an Airbus A320neo registered VT-IPN. A medical emergency was declared during the flight due to her deteriorating condition. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Aurangabad Airport. Upon landing, medical teams boarded the aircraft and confirmed that the passenger had passed away. After necessary…
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