Delhi-based low-cost airline IndiGo is said to be in discussions with the European aircraft manufacturer ATR for acquiring small turbo-prop aircraft.
Sources told Business Line that the airline could acquire up to 50 aircraft and is said to be in initial discussions for the possible purchase.
Airline officials were not available for comment.
At the moment, the airline has a fleet of 61 Airbus A-320 aircraft . More regional flights The proposed acquisition could facilitate the launch of more regional flights, something which the Ministry of Civil Aviation is keen to promote.
The news of IndiGo planning to acquire ATRs comes at a time when the airline is facing problems from the Government in importing 16 A-320 aircraft, which form a part of the original 100 aircraft for which it already has in-principle approval. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/indigo-in-talks-with-atr-to-buy-small-turboprop-aircraft/article4408157.ece
Sources told Business Line that the airline could acquire up to 50 aircraft and is said to be in initial discussions for the possible purchase.
Airline officials were not available for comment.
At the moment, the airline has a fleet of 61 Airbus A-320 aircraft . More regional flights The proposed acquisition could facilitate the launch of more regional flights, something which the Ministry of Civil Aviation is keen to promote.
The news of IndiGo planning to acquire ATRs comes at a time when the airline is facing problems from the Government in importing 16 A-320 aircraft, which form a part of the original 100 aircraft for which it already has in-principle approval. http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/logistics/indigo-in-talks-with-atr-to-buy-small-turboprop-aircraft/article4408157.ece
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