IndiGo Factsheet
IndiGo Factsheet
The Founding
Founded in 2005, IndiGo commenced its operations on August 4, 2006. Headquartered in
Gurugram, this airline has swiftly ascended to become India's largest, with key operational
bases in Mumbai, Chennai, Cochin, Delhi, Bengaluru, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
The airline operates under the code 6E and is recognized by the callsign "IFLY." Leading
IndiGo are Mr. Rahul Bhatia, the Managing Director and founder, and Mr. Peter Elbers, the
CEO.
The Company
IndiGo’s parent company is Interglobe Aviation Limited and it operates to 122 destinations in
2024 with a fleet of 372 aircraft, boasting an average fleet age of 4.6 years. With a market
capitalization of Rs. 155 Lakh Crore, IndiGo ranks as the third largest airline globally by
valuation.
Key statistics of IndiGo include:
As of today, the IndiGo fleet consists of 372 aircraft, including 45 ATR 72s, 2 Boeing 777s, and a
mix of Airbus A320/321s, with a majority being NEOs and a few CEOs. The fleet is expanding
rapidly, with a new aircraft being added every week. IndiGo aims to double its fleet by 2030
and anticipates a significant international expansion with the introduction of A321XLR aircraft
in 2025.
Key milestones in IndiGo’s fleet over the years include:
YEAR 2012 2018 2023 2024* 2025*
AIRCRAFT FLEET 100 200 300 400 500
*Projected.
IndiGo Current Fleet Information
IndiGo's fleet order book over the years reflects the airline's strategic foresight and confidence
in its growth plans, staying decades ahead of the competition. By placing bulk orders, IndiGo
has secured lower aircraft prices and maintained a young fleet by systematically replacing
aging airplanes. Additionally, with Airbus's order book filled until 2030, competitors face
significant challenges in expanding their fleets at a comparable rate.
The Network
IndiGo flies over 2000 flights a day to over 110 destinations carrying 100 million passengers. Of
these over 30 are international destinations.
Total number of pilots approximately 5000 which includes 55% Captains and 45% First
Officers.
The core values of Interglobe are Integrity, Customer Orientation and Future Mindedness.
Integrity: Observing financial and intellectual honesty. Taking personal responsibility and
facing reality, regardless of consequences.
Customer Orientation: Always seeing things from the customer’s perspective. Identifying
the customer’s unstated as well as emerging needs.
Future Mindedness: Staying in touch with new developments consistently. Questioning
existing assumptions and making new ideas work.