Airbus Trumps Boeing Again With 100-Jet Air France-KLM Order
- European planemaker will supply A320s to KLM, Transavia arms
- Deal follows victory over 737 Max in contest at Qantas
Airbus A321neo
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Airbus SE claimed a second blockbuster victory over Boeing Co. in 24 hours on Thursday after Air France-KLM handed the European planemaker an order worth more $10 billion at list prices.
The Franco-Dutch carrier agreed to buy 100 A320neo and A321neo single-aisle aircraft in a double-whammy for Boeing’s rival 737 Max following its defeat in a contest at Australia’s Qantas Airways Ltd.