IndiGo is negotiating the purchase of several hundred aircraft from Airbus, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in comments published by Les Echos. Reportedly he made the comments during his trip to India for a G20 Summit.
As per the report, the contract could be signed at the French airshow in Le Bourget in June 2023.
An Airbus spokesperson said the company was constantly in discussions with airlines but said he could not comment on any talks that may, or may not, be going on.
Meanwhile, IndiGo has partnered with Turkish airlines to expand its reach to Europe and has ordered as many as 500 more aircraft as part of its expansion plan.