Mirabel, Quebec—Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has placed an order for 150 A220-300 aircraft with Airbus, announced Wednesday at an event at the manufacturer’s facility here.
The deal represents the largest single firm order for the A220 program, pushing total firm orders past 1,000, according to Airbus. The aircraft will support AirAsia’s expansion into thinner routes with smaller, fuel-efficient narrowbody jets. AirAsia already operates more than 350 A320-family aircraft.
Airbus commercial aviation CEO Lars Wagner made the announcement. As of late March, 501 A220s had been delivered to 25 operators worldwide. The A220s for this order will be assembled at Airbus facilities in Canada, including the site in Mirabel.
Negotiations had been ongoing for over a year, with AirAsia co-founder Tony Fernandes reportedly traveling to Canada to finalize the agreement. The list price for around 140 such aircraft is approximately $14 billion, though actual pricing typically involves discounts.