IndiGo to enhance cargo ops with wide-body aircraft

IndiGo intends to enhance its cargo capabilities and introduce wide-body aircraft from 2027, said CEO Mr Pieter Elbers. While the introduction of wide-body aircraft in 2027 marks a key milestone, IndiGo’s vision extends to 2030, with ambitions to double in size and compete with major global players. After 2027, cargo will play a more prominent role, with the airline’s current freighters helping lay the foundation for future growth in this area. The wide-body aircraft will offer increased cargo capacity, positioning IndiGo to handle a larger volume of goods as it enters its next phase. IndiGo’s cargo tonnage grew by 20.2 per cent in FY24, and the airline expects the arrival of its long-range A321 XLR aircraft by 2025 and wide-bodied A350s from 2027 to support its global expansion, enabling direct flights to North America, Europe and Australia, as per a report.