IN PICS | World's Largest Commercial Jet Purchase Orders By Number Of Planes

IndiGo on Monday surpassed Air India with a record-breaking order of 500 Airbus narrowbody jets. As per Reuters, here are the largest plane deals, ranked by the number of aircraft ordered

IN PICS | World's Largest Commercial Jet Purchase Orders By Number Of Planes

IndiGO - (500 Jets) - IndiGo's monumental order for 500 Airbus single-aisle jets in 2023 has set a new record as the largest ever aircraft order. This significant deal includes the A320neo aircraft, including the extended-range A321XLRs, which will facilitate IndiGo's expansion into Europe and Southeast Asia. Deliveries of the jets are expected between 2030 and 2035. (Image: Getty)

Air India - (470 Jets) - Air India on Tuesday sealed a substantial deal for 470 jetliners, consisting of 250 Airbus planes and 220 Boeing aircraft. Additionally, the Tata-owned airline retains the option to purchase 70 more planes from Boeing. The order encompasses 400 narrowbody and 70 widebody aircraft, with Air India anticipated to receive its first few widebody Airbus A350 jets by year-end. (Image: Getty)

Indigo Partners - (255 Jets) - In 2021, Indigo Partners, led by Franke, ordered 255 Airbus A321neo jets. This purchase marked the first major fleet acquisition since the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting their optimism for a swift rebound in tourist travel post-pandemic. (Image: Getty)

American Airlines - (460 Jets) - Back in 2011, American Airlines made significant strides in its fleet expansion by ordering a total of 460 airliners from Airbus and Boeing. This order comprised an initial purchase of 260 Airbus A320 aircraft, and the airline retained the option to acquire an additional 365 planes, potentially reaching a total order of 625. (Image: Getty)

Indigo Partner - (430 Jets) - In 2017, Indigo Partners, a private equity firm based in the United States, secured a substantial order for 430 Airbus A320neo jets. This order was made on behalf of four carriers associated with airline pioneer Bill Franke's investment firm. The airlines included in this deal are US-based Frontier Airlines, Mexico's Volaris, Chilean carrier JetSmart, and Hungary's Wizz. (Image: Getty)

IndiGo - (300 Jets) - IndiGo in 2019 placed an order for 300 of Airbus's A320neo. (Image: Getty)

IndiGo - 250 Jets - IndiGo in 2015 finalised an order for 250 Airbus A320neo aircraft. (Image: Getty)

United Airlines - 200 JETS - In December 2022, United Airlines announced its plans to acquire 100 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 100 737 MAXs as part of its strategy to drive post-pandemic growth. The airline aims to replace its older, less fuel-efficient aircraft with these advanced models, positioning itself for a more sustainable and efficient future. (Image: Getty)