Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has placed a firm order for 200 Airbus A320neo twinjets. They will be powered by CFM International Leap engines. Airbus chief Tom Enders said the agreement was "historic". It means AirAsia has chalked up firm orders for 375 A320-family jets.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
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