June 20, 2015 - During the 2015 Paris Air Show,
Airbus won $57 billion worth of business for a
total of 421 aircraft. The deals comprise firm
orders for 124 aircraft worth $16.3 billion and
commitments for 297 aircraft worth $40.7
billion.
In the widebody market, Airbus kicked-off the
show with the announcement of the first operator
for the new A330 Regional, with Saudi Arabian
Airlines taking 20 on lease from IAFC, a leading
lessor in the Middle East. The A330 Regional will enable airlines to
serve fast-growing domestic and regional routes
at least cost and maximum efficiency.
The A350 XWB continues to attract new business
with commitments for 31 A350-900s, reinforcing
its leading position as the world’s most modern,
advanced widebody aircraft.
Airbus’ most modern, comfortable, efficient and
reliable range of wide body aircraft won 55
orders & commitments worth USD 15.6 billion,
comprising 31 A350-900s, 20 A330 Regional and
four A330-300s.
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