IndiGo Signs Firm Damp Lease agreement for Additional Three Wide-body Aircraft with Norse Atlantic Airways

IndiGo Signs Firm Damp Lease agreement for Additional Three Wide-body Aircraft with Norse Atlantic Airways

IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced another Firm Agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for Damp lease of three Boeing 787-9 aircraft. These aircraft will be arriving in India in the second half of 2025 and will be serving long-haul routes out of India. This significant milestone affirms IndiGo’s strategic commitment to broadening its global presence and offering its customers a wider range of travel opportunities.

On February 6, 2025, IndiGo had signed a firm damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic for one Boeing 787-9, the delivery of which is on-track, and it is scheduled to start operations on airline’s Delhi-Bangkok route from March 1, 2025.

These additional three (3) damp-leases will bring the total to four (4) and IndiGo and Norse continue to explore opportunities to broaden the cooperation and possibility for contracting more aircraft.

Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, says, “We are delighted to confirm extension of our partnership with Norse Atlantic Airways for damp lease of additional three Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This will help us make strategic inroads and establish the brand in the European market.  As we execute our broader strategy to strengthen and extend our international network, we are steadily advancing towards our vision of becoming a global player by 2030, firmly rooted in India and driven by continuous expansion.”

The initial term of the Agreement is six months, extendable to up to 18 months, subject to regulatory approvals. Both Parties remain committed to explore opportunities to further extend this period, subject to regulatory approvals. IndiGo and Norse will continue exploring opportunities to contract additional aircraft and increase their collaboration further.

IndiGo is consistently expanding its global footprint with an aim to cater to the growing demand for international travel to and from India. The airline is committed to provide an exceptional travel experience to its customers across the domestic and international network. To support and accelerate its long-haul expansion IndiGo has placed a firm order for 30 Airbus 350-900 wide body aircraft with an option for additional 70 aircraft, with deliveries expected to commence from 2027.

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