Indigo Partners might have made the largest aviation purchase in history. Reports coming out of the Dubai Airshow say veteran airline investor Bill Franke of Indigo Partners signed a preliminary order with Airbus on Wednesday morning for 430 jets, totaling $49.5 billion.
Airbus Lands 430-Jet Deal at Dubai Airshow
Key Takeaways:
- Indigo Partners, led by Bill Franke, placed a preliminary order for 430 Airbus jets (273 A320neos and 157 A321neos).
- The deal, announced at the Dubai Airshow, is valued at $49.5 billion and is considered potentially the largest aviation purchase in history.
- These new aircraft are intended for four airlines in which Indigo Partners holds stakes: Wizz Air, Frontier Airlines, Jetsmart, and Mexico’s Volaris.
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