This is very good news for Airbus, but a big slap in the face for Boeing.
The Australian airline Qantas indeed announced Wednesday that it had signed an agreement in principle with the European aircraft manufacturer to buy up to 134 A320 and A220 planes, as part of the renewal of its medium-haul fleet.
A first firm order is scheduled for next year and will include 40 aircraft: 20 A321XLR and 20 A220.
The company then put an option on 94 additional aircraft that could be operated over the next decade, gradually replacing the current aging fleet of Boeing 737-800 and B717.
Today takes our @Qantas relationship to a new level as we become the chosen partner to replace its single-aisle fleet.
We're committed to delivering the most modern & fuel-efficient technology and to sealing our partnership for a sustainable future.
Thanks for your ongoing trust!
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- Guillaume Faury (@GuillaumeFaury) December 15, 2021
This contract should be finalized "by the end of 2022" Qantas said in a press release, which will make it "the most important contract ever in the history of Australian aviation".
The first deliveries are announced for 2024.
And 100 planes for his low cost company
In addition to this order, Jetsar, Qantas' low-cost company, has signed for more than 100 aircraft in the A320 neo family.
“We are honored to have been selected by Qantas to replace its single aisle aircraft lineup,” said Airbus Commercial Director Christian Scherer.
An announcement that comes after the case of the French submarines, and the cancellation of a sale estimated at 56 billion euros.
This had thrown a commercial and diplomatic chill between Australia and France.
The amount of this aircraft order is not known but it could contribute to the warming of relations between the two countries.
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