Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo have announced their intention to form a codeshare partnership to improve their networks in important markets for both airlines.
International markets are booming after the pandemic recovery, and many carriers are finding themselves short of capacity after retiring many older widebodies.
India's airlines have ordered thousands of aircraft this year, but economic realities will keep it from replicating Beijing's growth miracle anytime soon.
Expectations for India must be tempered by its low GDP per capita and other hurdles to becoming a large player on the global stage. Some of the buzz is warranted.
The agreement, announced on Thursday (Nov. 9), is part of Airbus’ strategy to support Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) growing its footprint in commercial aircraft MRO in India.
Emirates plans to reveal further orders taking fleet plans into the 2030s, but new players like Riyadh Air and a revived Indian aviation sector are emerging.
British Airways has signed a codeshare deal with Indian LCC IndiGo that will allow the U.K. carrier to add more domestic connections in India to its network.
