IndiGo gets first fuel-efficient Airbus 320 with Sharklet wing-tip

NEW DELHI: Low-cost carrier IndiGo has become the first airline in India to get an Airbus 320 plane equipped with the newly-designed fuel saving Sharklet wing-tip.

The Sharklets are wing-tip devices that improve the aircraft's aerodynamics and also cut the airline's fuel burn and emissions by four per cent on longer sectors, a statement from the airlines said.

"We already operate one of the world's youngest most fuel-efficient fleets and our investment in Sharklet will help reduce our fuel consumption even further," said Aditya Ghosh, IndiGo, President.

All future A320 aircraft to be delivered to IndiGo will be fitted with the Sharklet wing tip devices, the statement said.

IndiGo operates all its flights with Airbus and has the largest market share in India. It began operations in 2006 and today has a fleet of 62 A320 plane.