AirAsia X is nearing an agreement to purchase approximately 150 Airbus A220 aircraft.
This deal would represent the largest single order for the A220 program. The A220 is a single-aisle jet designed for the 100-to-150 seat market.
An official announcement could arrive as early as this week. Airbus declined to comment on the specific negotiations.
The order provides a significant boost to the A220 program following production delays caused by supply-chain challenges. The move signals a recovery for AirAsia after the pandemic severely impacted its operations.