"IndiGo Deal With Airbus Major Win For UK Aerospace": Rishi Sunak
NDTV
IndiGo on Monday announced a firm order to buy 500 narrow-body planes from Airbus, making it one of the largest-ever aircraft purchases by an airline in civil aviation history.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said today that Airbus's multi-billion dollar deal with IndiGo to supply 500 aircraft is a major boost for the UK aerospace sector, which will benefit from billions of pounds in investment and thousands of new jobs.
IndiGo on Monday announced a firm order to buy 500 narrow-body planes from Airbus, making it one of the largest-ever aircraft purchases by an airline in civil aviation history.
"This contract is a major win for our aerospace sector. Airbus's deal with IndiGo will be worth billions to the UK and support thousands of jobs across the country - helping to grow the economy," PM Sunak said.
IndiGo's deal has topped the 470-aircraft agreement recently signed by Airbus and Air India, and sparks a race to capitalise on India' growing base of fliers and vast expat population.
