The clinching of such an order would represent a victory for Airbus’s smallest commercial jet, which competes with planes made by Embraer SA. The A220, which is manufactured in Canada and the US, has faced supply-chain challenges that have slowed down production.
(May 4): AirAsia X Bhd is nearing an agreement to buy about 150 Airbus SE A220 aircraft, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be the largest order for that type of jet.
An agreement may be announced as soon as this week, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential matters. Airbus declined to comment on any talks with customers, while AirAsia’s controlling shareholder, Capital A Bhd, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.
