'We are ordering for what we think is needed for IndiGo'

InterGlobe Aviation Ltd, the operator of the IndiGo airline, made history with a record order of 500 aircraft from Airbus, bolstering India’s position as home to the world’s two largest aircraft orders, following Air India’s 470 aircraft order in February from Airbus and Boeing. After the announcement of the order, IndiGo chief executive officer Pieter Elbers said that these aircraft would help IndiGo expand internationally as well as to domestic destinations

- Anu Sharma

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What are your initial comments on the historic order?

It is good for Indian aviation. It is a big day. IndiGo has been making history all along the way. It is another important moment for IndiGo,

Will the new order serve international or largely domestic routes, as India is seeing strong domestic demand?