Pursuits
EasyJet Orders 135 Airbus Jets, Reopening Clash With Founder
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EasyJet Plc agreed to buy 135 Airbus SAS jets worth about $13.22 billion at list price as Europe’s No. 2 low-cost carrier upgrades its fleet, reopening a confrontation with its founder, who has opposed the purchase.
EasyJet will take 35 current-generation A320s for delivery between 2015 and 2017, and 100 new-engine A320neos from 2017 to 2022, the Luton, England-based company said today. It also has options to purchase 100 additional A320neos.