AirAsia Nears Major Airbus Deal, Eyes Over 100 Jets Including A220 Debut

AirAsia is in advanced negotiations to order at least 100 aircraft from Airbus, with the deal expected to be unveiled at the upcoming Paris Airshow, according to industry sources. The potential agreement would likely include the A220, marking the airline’s first acquisition of Airbus’s smallest jet. If finalized, the order would represent a significant expansion move for the low-cost carrier and a major boost for Airbus in the competitive narrowbody jet market.