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