This deserves it's own thread!!!!!

Steyr

http://www.airbus.com/newsevents/news-events-single/detail/indigo-commits-to-180-a320s-largest-jet-order-in-aviation-history/


IndiGo commits to 180 A320s, largest jet order in aviation history


Becomes a launch customer for the A320neo

11 January 2011 Press Release

India's largest low-cost carrier, IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 180 eco-efficient Airbus A320 aircraft of which 150 will be A320neo’s and 30 will be A320s. It is the largest single firm order number for large jets in commercial aviation history, and also makes IndiGo a launch customer for the A320neo. Engine selection will be announced by the airline at a later date.

The A320neo, available from 2016, incorporates new more efficient engines and large wing tip devices called Sharklets delivering significant fuel savings of up to 15 percent, which represents up to 3,600 tonnes of CO2 annually per aircraft. In addition, the A320neo provides a double-digit reduction in NOx emissions and reduced engine noise.

“This order for industry leading fuel efficient aircraft will allow IndiGo to continue to offer low fares,” said Rakesh Gangwal and Rahul Bhatia, co-founders of IndiGo. “Ordering more A320s was the natural choice to meet India’s growing flying needs. The opportunity to reduce costs and to further improve our environmental performance through the A320neo were key to our decision.”

“The A320 Family is the recognised market leader. The A320neo, offering maximum benefit for minimum change, will ensure that this continues to be the case for many years to come,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer Customers. “This order positions IndiGo to take full advantage of the predicted growth in Indian air travel and we are delighted that they continue to build their future with Airbus.”

The A320 Family (A318, A319, A320 and A321) is recognised as the benchmark single-aisle aircraft family. Some 6,800 Airbus A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 4,500 delivered to more than 310 customers and operators worldwide, making it the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. With 99.7% reliability and extended servicing periods, the A320 Family has the lowest operating costs of any single aisle aircraft. The A320neo will have over 95% airframe commonality with the A320 Family whilst offering up to 500nm (950 km) more range or two tonnes more payload.

unkel

So 180 times what, $60 million (?) equals about $11 billion. That's some order alright!

IrishB.ie

It mightn't be a record breaker for long. Seems they are not the only ones shopping at the moment.

http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN1311284620110113

Danbo!

What about emirates order of 90 A380s? Don't they average at $300m? That's a total of $27bn!

StephenM_smc

Danbo! wrote: »

What about emirates order of 90 A380s? Don't they average at $300m? That's a total of $90bn!

I think thats $27bn instead. Their annual report said 50 on order. The only issue with Emirates is that they mainly lease their aircraft, through operational or finance leases so it wont be them handing over that amount of cash at the start anyway.

Danbo!

StephenM_smc wrote: »

I think thats $27bn instead. Their annual report said 50 on order. The only issue with Emirates is that they mainly lease their aircraft, through operational or finance leases so it wont be them handing over that amount of cash at the start anyway.

Damn! I'm fairly sure you quoted that just as I clicked edit, thought I got away with it!!

I assumed an order that big would be split or accumalative over a number of orders. The IndiGo (great airline name btw) order must be the largest all-in-one order.

Gracelessly Tom

unkel wrote: »

So 180 times what, $60 million (?) equals about $11 billion. That's some order alright!

A320 is nowhere near $60M, more like $35M give or take.

*That was not meant to sound as harsh as it might read.*

iPlop

Nice



Unit cost
A318: US$62.5M (2010)
A319: $74.4m (2010)
A320: $81.4m (2010)
A321: $95.5m (2010)

A320

the beerhunter

Steyr wrote: »

This deserves it's own thread!!!!!

mods, any guidelines on informative thread titles? just wasted three seconds of my life following a link which has a vague, and in my very important opinion, incorrect title about something in india. and now another minute blown on a minor rant. who's gonna pay back my precious time? WHO???:mad:

IrishB.ie

the beerhunter wrote: »

mods, any guidelines on informative thread titles? just wasted three seconds of my life following a link which has a vague, and in my very important opinion, incorrect title about something in india. and now another minute blown on a minor rant. who's gonna pay back my precious time? WHO???:mad:

Disconnect the internet for good and the level of coercion in your life should fall by at least 42.69654%.

unkel

Gracelessly Tom wrote: »

A320 is nowhere near $60M, more like $35M give or take.

*That was not meant to sound as harsh as it might read.*

What do you base that on? According to Airbus, the list price of a standard A320 is $81M:

AIRBUS AIRCRAFT
2010 LIST PRICES (mio USD)
Average
A318
62.5
A319
74.4
A320
81.4
A321
95.5
A330-200
191.4
A330-200F
194.8
A330-300
212.4
A340-300
228.0
A340-500
250.8
A340-600
263.8
A350-800XWB
225.2
A350-900XWB
254.5
A350-1000XWB
285.2
A380
346.3
Price depends on design weights, engines choice and level of selected customisation
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I somehow doubt they would give a 57% discount down to $35M