Airbus wins orders worth US$12.9 billion at Paris Air Show
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Airbus received orders for 127 aircraft, valued at some US$12.9 billion during the 2009 Paris Air Show. These commitments include firm orders for 58 aircraft worth almost US$6.4 billion, plus Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) agreements for a further 69 aircraft totalling US$6.5 billion.
The firm-order highlights of the show were three large orders from carriers in the Middle East and Asia. Qatar Airways ordered 24 single-aisle aircraft valued at US$1.9 billion, while Vietnam Airlines signed a US$1.4 billion firm order for 16 A321s. In addition, Air Asia X placed a firm order for 10 A350-900s valued at US$2.4 billion. Philippines carriers, Cebu Pacific and Zest Air between them ordered which six new A320s. Furthermore, Airbus received MoU commitments for a further 69 aircraft, including an order for 10 A321s from India’s Paramount Airways worth US$900 million; two A330-200s plus five A330-300s for Turkish Airlines together worth US$1.4 billion; and two A350-900s for Vietnam Airlines worth US$480 million.
John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers commented; “Airbus’ commercial performance shows that the airline industry continues to invest in the most fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly aircraft. Our customers are addressing both the long-term industry growth as well as the necessary replacement of older less efficient aircraft.”
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