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Indigo signs deal with Airbus

New Delhi - Indian low-cost airline IndiGo signed an agreement with Airbus for 250 A320neo single-aisle aircraft, the company said Wednesday.

"This new order reaffirms IndiGo's commitment to the long-term development of affordable air transportation in India and overseas," IndiGo president Aditya Ghosh said.

It was the single largest order by units ever placed with the European manufacturer, it said. IndiGo has previously bought a total of 280 Airbus aircraft over several years, 100 A320s and 180 A320neo planes.

The agreement was signed at the Airbus headquarters in France's Toulouse, reports said The value of the order or date of first delivery were not made public.

IndiGo is India's largest airline with a market share of 32.6% as well as the country's largest low-fare carrier. The airline offers 540 daily flights connecting 36 domestic and international destinations.

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