DGCA gives Air India, IndiGo in-principle approval to import aircraft

Aug 01, 2023 Shipra Parashar

DGCA granted provisional approval to Air India and IndiGo

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The airlines can now import a combined total of 970 planes

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These purchases will be made as part of their expansion plans

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Air India will purchase 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing

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While IndiGo plans to buy 500 planes from Airbus

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Air India’s order comprises 210 planes from the A320 neo family

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It will also purchase 140 from B737 family and 40 from A350 family

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The carrier will also acquire 50 B737-8s, 20 B787-9s, and 10 B777-9s

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IndiGo will be acquiring 500 aircraft from the A320 neo family

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The aircrafts are planned to be imported gradually between 2023 and 2035

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DGCA has advised airlines to share their induction plan with airport operators

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