AeroTime reports that IndiGo has welcomed its first Airbus A321XLR aircraft, becoming India's first operator of this type. The airline ordered 69 more A321XLRs from Airbus as part of its successive mega-orders.
IndiGo has hired Captain John Illson, a former senior advisor to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to conduct an independent review of its recent operational meltdown. The airline aims to understand the reasons behind flight cancellations and staff shortages, which have been attributed to new regulations and critical staffing issues.
IndiGo has commenced daily, non-stop flights between Delhi and Guangzhou, effective November 10, 2025. The airline has also announced a codeshare agreement with China Southern Airlines to enhance connectivity between India and China.
India's Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has fined IndiGo $2.6 million following a December 2025 operational meltdown that left over 300,000 passengers stranded. The regulator also warned top managers and required the airline to deposit $6 million into the 'IndiGo Systemic Reform Assurance Scheme'.