IndiGo has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to equip its fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with state-of-the-art Trent XWB-84 engines. IndiGo had placed an initial order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in April 2024, marking its first widebody purchase, and retained purchase rights for an additional 70 Airbus A350 Family aircraft for future requirements.
While turning the agreement into firm contract with Airbus, IndiGo also signed an agreement with Rolls Royce to provide Trent XWB-84 series engines to power the widebody aircrafts. IndiGo will also be signing up for Rolls Royce’s TotalCare Agreement for comprehensive, round-the-clock engine health monitoring, proactive maintenance, and optimized operational performance throughout the lifecycle of the fleet.
The Trent XWB-84 engines deliver an impressive 84,000 pounds of thrust, offering industry-leading fuel efficiency, reduced emissions, and outstanding reliability for long-haul operations. Rolls Royce’s Trent XWB family are the most efficient large aero-engines today, best suited for long-haul operations. This partnership is set to fuel IndiGo’s ambitions to expand its international network, while enabling the airline to offer reliable service to its customers.
Pieter Elbers, Chief Executive Officer, IndiGo said, “Building on the encouraging response we’ve received since launching our long-haul services, our Airbus A350 aircraft will further unlock unprecedented growth potential for IndiGo. The partnership with Rolls Royce to power our wide-body fleet underscores our commitment to reliable, efficient and sustainable operations as we look to expand our long-haul operations with the highest standards of performance. At IndiGo we’re looking much forward to enter into deep and long terms relationship with Rolls Royce.”
Ewen McDonald, Chief Customer Officer, Rolls-Royce plc, said: This substantial order from IndiGo for our Trent XWB-84 engines is a great win for Rolls-Royce. It re-affirms the position of the Trent XWB as the future-ready, engine of choice among airline operators.
“India is an important market for Rolls-Royce. The future promises to be exciting, with significant infrastructure developments and further growth expected in air travel. “We are grateful to IndiGo for placing their trust in us and we look forward to partnering with them on this journey. Together we will reach more destinations, serve more customers and capture the opportunities of this exciting market.”
About Trent XWB-84 Engine:
The Trent XWB is the world’s most efficient large aero-engine in service. Designed, engineered, and optimised for the A350 these perfect partners deliver 25% lower fuel burn and CO2 emissions. A clean start towards a more sustainable and profitable future.
Since its entry into service in 2015, the Trent XWB-84 has been redefining what it means to be efficient and reliable. Chosen by 9 out of the 10 most profitable airlines in the world, it’s the driving force behind the A350-900s in the sky today.
As the world’s most efficient large aero engine in service, the technologically advanced Trent XWB, which is assembled in Derby, UK, is also well-positioned to help fast track IndiGo’s sustainability journey. With a 15% fuel consumption advantage over the first generation of Trent engines, the Trent XWB goes further on less fuel and offers leading performance and noise levels. It is also certified to operate on a 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blend today and has been proven to be compatible with 100% SAF for the future.
About Rolls Royce TotalCare: TotalCare is designed to provide operational certainty for customers by transferring time on wing and maintenance cost risk back to Rolls-Royce. This industry-leading premium service offering is supported by data delivered through the Rolls-Royce advanced engine health monitoring system, which helps provide customers with increased operational availability, reliability and efficiency.
