India's top airline IndiGo said on Thursday it will damp lease a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody aircraft from Norse Atlantic Airways as part of the airline's efforts to tap into long-haul routes.

IndiGo is surely going ahead with its long-haul, low-cost ambition, and a Boeing 787 might just be the ideal aircraft for the carrier to dip its toes into this market.

IndiGo airlines teams up with Norse Atlantic Airways to lease a Boeing 787-9, initiating operations in March 2025. This move aligns with IndiGo's strategy to expand its international presence, backed by plans to purchase 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

IndiGo partners with Norse Atlantic for a Boeing 787-9 damp lease, paving the way for direct European flights starting March 2025. This expands IndiGo's international reach.

The pact is initially for a period of six months, which can be extended by up to 18 months, subject to regulatory approvals. IndiGo said the two partners remain "committed" to exploring opportunities to further extend this period,

India's top airline IndiGo said on Thursday it will damp lease a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner widebody jet from Norse Atlantic Airways, with operations starting in March, as part of its efforts to tap into long-haul routes.

The low-cost carrier will explore further opportunities with Norse Atlantic Airways for contracting more aircraft, it said in a press release

IndiGo will lease a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Norse Atlantic Airways starting in March to expand into long-haul routes. The agreement includes pilots and maintenance services from Norse Atlantic, with IndiGo providing cabin crew.

IndiGo, India’s largest domestic airline, has entered into a new agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways for the damp lease of one Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This move is a key step in the airline's reported plans to launch direct flights to Europe in the near future.