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India’s 2025 outlook: profitability, fleet complexity and the XLR

Ajay Awtaney’s first 2025 forecast examines airline profitability, regulatory challenges and IndiGo’s developing fleet, including the passenger experience and possible deployment of the A321XLR.

19 Jan 202536 min

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This week Ajay Awtaney forecasts the year ahead for Indian aviation with me. We discussed IATA’s projections and the expected profitability for Indian airlines. Besides that:

* Biggest tech advancements coming up in 2025 * Most critical challenge for MoCA and DGCA this year * How are airlines preparing to meet increased travel demand? * IndiGo’s plans for 2025 * The developing complex fleet of IndiGo * PaxEx discussion around A321 XLR * Where can we expect IndiGo to dispatch its upcoming XLRs

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Ajay Awtaney - @livefromalounge Vishal Mehra - @vishal1mehra

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Airline Strategy Aircraft & Fleets Aviation Technology

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Ajay Awtaney

Ajay Awtaney is the founder and editor of Live From A Lounge. His appearances bring the frequent flyer's perspective to airline strategy, premium cabins and loyalty programmes. With Vishal Mehra, he examines IndiGo's changing product, Air India's integration and the routes Indian travellers may gain. The discussions connect industry forecasts with the experience of choosing and taking a flight.