IndiGo to launch regional operations with up to 50 ATRs

India’s IndiGo has placed a conditional order for 50 ATR 72-600s, signaling the low-fare carrier’s intention to launch regional operations by the end of the year and take delivery of as many as 20 of the Franco-Italian turboprops by the end of 2018. The value of the commitment, if completely fulfilled, would total $1.3b based on list prices. IndiGo’s plan coincides with the launch of the Indian govt’s Regional Connectivity Scheme, also known as UDAN, established to boost economic development, employment and tourism by better connecting small and remote cities. <br/>
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