IndiGo eyes air cargo market, in talks with Airbus for freighters

To acquire five A321 planes initially, target China, west Asia

IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, is in talks with Airbus to finalise a deal to acquire up to five A321 converted freighters amid a burgeoning air cargo market.

People aware of the development said that while the airline would test the market with five freighters, it might acquire more in the future depending on their performance.

IndiGo’s bet comes after almost a year of deliberations during which its rival SpiceJet earned the bulk of revenue from cargo as passenger jets remained grounded due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

For the French aerospace manufacturer, the proposed acquisition would be a big boost