IndiGo targets 40% international capacity by 2030 as fleet plan scales

The carrier says it has more than 440 aircraft and over 900 on order, including 60 Airbus A350-900s due from 2028. IndiGo is targeting a fleet of 550-plus aircraft and about 3,000 daily departures by 2030, alongside growth in premium, loyalty and cargo businesses.

— Filed Sun, 2 Aug, 2026, 15:08 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

IndiGo is accelerating its international strategy through A321 XLR and A350 aircraft, targeting diaspora and Indian outbound travel while retaining domestic focus. The airline aims to raise international capacity to 40% by 2030, expand premium, loyalty and cargo businesses, and appoint Willie Walsh as CEO.

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IndiGo's 2030 plan follows its first Navi Mumbai cargo flight, while its exit from leased widebody services and London Heathrow route underscores a shift toward owned long-haul capacity.

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