IAE International Aero Engines reported the delivery of the first V2500 SelectOne powered Airbus A320 to launch customer IndiGo. This new V2500 engine build standard, delivers an additional one per cent fuel burn benefit. Aircraft level certification, EASA CS-25, was achieved in July this year, following FAR33 engine level certification in December 2007.
The aircraft, registration VT-INV, which is leased from Australia