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IndiGo isn't happy just being the largest airline in India. The carrier wants to be taken seriously as a global aviation player.
India's largest carrier IndiGo, which recently placed its first-ever order for widebody aircraft, plans to offer nonstop connectivity from major Indian airports to global destinations.
According to IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, the decision is aligned with the government's vision to make India a global aviation hub and powerhouse.
In the past 18 months, IndiGo has added 7 international destinations while expanding strategic partnerships, the most recent one being the codeshare partnerships with Malaysia Airlines and Qantas Airways.
But on a conference call with investors Tuesday, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers was tightlipped on where they int