AirAsia Orders Airbus A330s as It Plots Return to Europe
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AirAsia X Bhd., the long-haul unit of Asia’s largest low-cost carrier, said it plans to return to Europe using Airbus SAS wide-body aircraft ordered yesterday to build a discount equivalent of Dubai-based Emirates.
The order for 25 twin-engine A330-300 planes valued at $6 billion includes a variant with increased range that will allow flights to Europe, said Tony Fernandes, the chief executive officer of AirAsia X’s parent.