European aeronautical manufacturer Airbus announced on Monday that it had received a record order from IndiGo for 500 aircraft, the largest order in the history of civil aviation, Reuters and AFP reported, cited by Agerpres.
This historic order, the theoretical price of which is $55 billion, was announced by IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers on the first day of the Bourges Air Show.
500 A320s will be delivered between 2030 and 2035. Airlines usually benefit from significant price reductions for large orders.
In terms of the number of aircraft ordered, it is the largest order in civil aviation history, surpassing a 470-plane deal announced earlier this year by another Indian airline, Air India, as India’s two largest carriers prepare for a significant increase in air travel demand in the region.
“This is just the beginning. Others will follow. Given the growth of India and the growth of the aviation market in India … this is a good time for us to place this order,” Peter Elbers said at a news conference.
Airbus and IndGo also signed one of the largest contracts in aviation history in 2011, covering 180 aircraft at the time.
In the next two decades, the number of airplanes will increase significantly
The Salon de Bourget is organized every two years, on odd-numbered years, alternating with the Salon de Farnborough, Great Britain.
The world’s largest aircraft manufacturer expects 40,850 new passenger and cargo aircraft to be delivered worldwide by 2042, bringing the global fleet to 46,560, according to the latest forecasts released by Airbus just days before the start of the Bourges Air Show. . in 2042 compared to 22,880 devices in 2020.
Airbus Group is a world leader in aeronautics, space and related services. Airbus offers a wide range of passenger aircraft, from 100 to more than 600 seats, and also provides helicopters, aerial refuelers, fighter jets, transport vehicles and other missions.
Airbus is represented in Romania by all three divisions: Airbus Helicopters Romania and Premium Aerotec in Brasov and Airbus Defense and Space in Bucharest.
Source: Hot News
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