AirAsia announces $12.3bn Airbus deal for long-range jets

Airline bets on narrow-body planes to unlock Europe and US, eyes 150m passengers

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AirAsia planes on the tarmac of Kuala Lumpur International Airport.  © Reuters

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KUALA LUMPUR -- AirAsia, the world's largest low-cost carrier, announced a $12.25 billion deal on Friday to purchase 70 A321XLR aircraft from Airbus, marking a bold step in its ambition to become a global low-cost network airline.

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