Aircraft
New Asian deals get show orders rolling yet again
AirAsiaX has placed firm orders for 10 Airbus A350-900 airliners.

AirAsiaX has placed firm orders for 10 Airbus A350-900 airliners. The Malaysian carrier will use the new widebodys to connect its Asian hub in Kuala Lumpur with cities in Europe and Australia. The value of the deal was not confirmed but at list prices it would be approximately $2.4 billion.

“Business is all about timing and long-term strategy,” said AirAsiaX founder Tony Fernandes. “At AirAsia we have always planned for the long term. By buying the A350XWB the strategy of AirAsia and AirAsiaX is now fixed all the way to 2020.” Yesterday’s announcement did not confirm projected delivery dates for the aircraft.