AirAsia

Aviation

AirAsia orders 150 A220 aircraft.

AirAsia of Malaysia has ordered 150 of the newest A220-300 aircraft. The purchase deal highlights the aircraft’s appeal to a worldwide market by being the greatest single firm order placed for the A220 and pushing the program above the 1,000 firm order milestone. On trips up to 3,600 nautical miles (6,700 km), the A220 can accommodate 100–160 passengers. Twenty-five operators…