As IndiGo completes 20 years, co-founder Rahul Bhatia outlines the airline's ambitious international expansion plans, focusing on connecting the global Indian diaspora, expanding its fleet with A321 XLRs and A350s, strengthening India as an aviation hub, and maintaining cost leadership
IndiGo will take a call on its next aircraft order in 2030 after evaluating next-generation aircraft technology, Managing Director Rahul Bhatia said. The airline aims to adopt advanced, fuel-efficient planes while continuing its expansion with more than 900 aircraft already on order
IndiGo Managing Director Rahul Bhatia urged the government to reduce aviation taxes and rationalise airport charges, saying lower airfares would spur demand. He also defended the airline's market dominance, citing expansion into underserved routes and rising operating costs
Vinay Malhotra resigned as Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, effective July 3, to pursue new opportunities. His exit comes amid leadership changes, including CEO and strategy-level appointments, following recent operational disruptions at the airline
