News

Skift • Peden Doma Bhutia

IndiGo targets 550-aircraft, 200m-passenger scale by 2030; plans 330+ seat dual-class long-haul A350-900s in 2027/28

IndiGo has laid out a FY30 growth blueprint aimed at nearly doubling its scale to reach a 550-aircraft fleet and 200 million passengers annually by 2030. The plan prioritizes international and long-haul expansion, with a premium pivot including a dual-class cabin for Airbus A350-900s scheduled to arrive in 2027/2028. Alongside, route-network and fleet changes continue in parallel as capacity is rebalanced.

2026-06-08T06:22:06.660486-07:00

AeroTime

Etihad and TAROM launch codeshare linking Abu Dhabi with Romania and 11 Eastern Europe destinations ahead of new Bucharest servi

2026-06-08T06:42:07.129825-07:00

ch-aviation

Pegasus Airlines rules out further near-term acquisitions as it pushes Smartwings takeover through regulators

2026-06-08T05:21:58.773655-07:00

ch-aviation

Egypt’s AlMasria targets Europe operations after Mayfair Jets deal

2026-06-08T04:57:03.075675-07:00

News Timeline

AeroTime

Etihad and TAROM launch codeshare linking Abu Dhabi with Romania and 11 Eastern Europe destinations ahead of new Bucharest servi Etihad Airways has signed and launched a codeshare with TAROM, the Romanian flag carrier, aimed at selling single-ticket connections between Abu Dhabi and 11 destinations across Romania and Eastern Europe. The partnership was agreed at IATA AGM and sets up expanded network reach ahead of Etihad’s planned Abu Dhabi–Bucharest route.

2026-06-08T06:42:07.129825-07:00

Etihad and TAROM launch codeshare linking Abu Dhabi with Romania and 11 Eastern Europe destinations ahead of new Bucharest servi

Skift

❗️

IndiGo targets 550-aircraft, 200m-passenger scale by 2030; plans 330+ seat dual-class long-haul A350-900s in 2027/28 IndiGo has laid out a FY30 growth blueprint aimed at nearly doubling its scale to reach a 550-aircraft fleet and 200 million passengers annually by 2030. The plan prioritizes international and long-haul expansion, with a premium pivot including a dual-class cabin for Airbus A350-900s scheduled to arrive in 2027/2028. Alongside, route-network and fleet changes continue in parallel as capacity is rebalanced.

2026-06-08T06:22:06.660486-07:00

IndiGo targets 550-aircraft, 200m-passenger scale by 2030; plans 330+ seat dual-class long-haul A350-900s in 2027/28

AeroTime

AI starts changing airline ops jobs first in planning, scheduling and maintenance As AI rolls into airline operations, the earliest automation is hitting back-office and operational-planning workflows—especially planning, scheduling and maintenance. The piece maps which job tasks are being automated first and outlines the skills aviation employers are beginning to value to support and manage these systems.

2026-06-08T05:27:09.914329-07:00

AI starts changing airline ops jobs first in planning, scheduling and maintenance

ch-aviation

Pegasus Airlines rules out further near-term acquisitions as it pushes Smartwings takeover through regulators Pegasus Airlines’ CEO says the carrier is not planning additional acquisitions in the near term and will focus on securing regulatory approvals for its takeover of Smartwings Group. The comments were made at a panel discussion during the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro.

2026-06-08T05:21:58.773655-07:00

Pegasus Airlines rules out further near-term acquisitions as it pushes Smartwings takeover through regulators

ch-aviation

Egypt’s AlMasria targets Europe operations after Mayfair Jets deal AlMasria says it is positioning for Europe operations following a transaction with Mayfair Jets. The move signals an intent to broaden international reach beyond its current footprint, using the Mayfair Jets deal as the catalyst for post-deal route and market expansion planning.

2026-06-08T04:57:03.075675-07:00

Egypt’s AlMasria targets Europe operations after Mayfair Jets deal

AeroTime

JAL starts work on next-gen landing gear overhaul facility at Haneda, targeting completion by end-2027 Japan Airlines has begun construction at Tokyo Haneda of a next-generation landing gear overhaul facility, designed to upgrade its maintenance footprint for aircraft undercarriage components. The project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027.

2026-06-08T04:43:03.045629-07:00

JAL starts work on next-gen landing gear overhaul facility at Haneda, targeting completion by end-2027

Inflight Online

Delta launches daily LAX–Hong Kong A350-900 service after an eight-year gap Delta has resumed Hong Kong service with a daily nonstop between Los Angeles and Hong Kong, starting June 6, 2026. The route is operated with Airbus A350-900 aircraft, restoring 3,850 seats per week after an eight-year absence and featuring a full A350 cabin configuration plus more than 30 one-stop connection options from LAX.

2026-06-08T03:26:54.889535-07:00

Delta launches daily LAX–Hong Kong A350-900 service after an eight-year gap

AirInsight

Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries Shenzhen Airlines is advancing a second-round capital increase, with Air China as a key supporter. The carrier’s backing is tied to delivery of five Airbus A350-900s, reinforcing how widebody aircraft supply is being used to underwrite balance-sheet and fleet plans in China.

2026-06-08T02:56:51.881042-07:00

Air China backs Shenzhen Airlines’ capital increase with five Airbus A350-900 deliveries

Menu

Airlines News

IndiGo targets 550-aircraft, 200m-passenger scale by 2030; plans 330+ seat dual-class long-haul A350-900s in 2027/28

Etihad and TAROM launch codeshare linking Abu Dhabi with Romania and 11 Eastern Europe destinations ahead of new Bucharest servi

Pegasus Airlines rules out further near-term acquisitions as it pushes Smartwings takeover through regulators

Egypt’s AlMasria targets Europe operations after Mayfair Jets deal

News Timeline