Airbus demands chance to bid for IAG’s surprise Boeing narrow-body order
British Airways owner orders 200 of airplane maker's grounded 737 MAX for $24bn
20 June 2019 - 17:55
Paris — Airbus called on Thursday for a chance to compete for a blockbuster plane order by British Airways owner IAG which stunned industry executives at this week’s Paris Airshow by ordering 200 of Boeing’s grounded 737 MAX.
Airbus launched a long-range version of its successful A321 jet with 226 orders and commitments in Paris, only to see its short-haul position among IAG brands eroded by the huge deal which shores up the embattled 737 MAX...
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