Torrent of orders flows in for Airbus
Airlines from fast-growing new markets in the Middle East and Russia once again boosted dwindling aircraft sales yesterday here.

Airlines from fast-growing new markets in the Middle East and Russia once again boosted dwindling aircraft sales yesterday here. Airbus cashed in to the tune of up to $4.5 billion with four contracts calling for up to 56 new jets.

Gulf carrier Qatar Airways kicked off the near frenzy of transactions with a memorandum of understanding covering the purchase of four A321s, plus options on a further two.