IndiGo is surely going ahead with its long-haul, low-cost ambition, and a Boeing 787 might just be the ideal aircraft for the carrier to dip its toes into this market.

India's top airline IndiGo said on Thursday it will damp lease a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways as part of the airline's efforts to tap into long-haul routes. The low-cost carrier will explore further opportunities with Norse Atlantic Airways for contracting more aircraft,

IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus A350-900s, with an option for 70 more, expected for delivery from 2027

Indian operator IndiGo has signed a damp lease agreement with Scandinavian low-cost carrier Norse Atlantic Airways for a sole Boeing 787-9, which will enter service in March.

IndiGo airlines teams up with Norse Atlantic Airways to lease a Boeing 787-9, initiating operations in March 2025. This move aligns with IndiGo's strategy to expand its international presence, backed by plans to purchase 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

India's top airline IndiGo said on Thursday it will damp lease a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody jet from Norse Atlantic Airways, with operations starting in March, as part of its efforts to tap into long-haul routes.

The low-cost carrier will explore further opportunities with Norse Atlantic Airways for contracting more aircraft, it said in a press release

IndiGo has entered into an agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways to damp lease one Boeing 787-9 aircraft, set to begin operations in India by March 2025. This partnership aims to expand IndiGo's international footprint.