Airbus bags $49.5 billion order for 430 planes

DUBAI: In what is termed as Airbus’ largest single order ever, the European plane maker booked 430 aircraft for US-based Indigo Partner, in a deal valued at $49.5 billion in list prices.

The aircraft will be lapped up by four airlines including Wizz Air, Frontier Airlines, JetSMART and Volaris.

The commitment for 430 aircraft comprises 273 A320neos and 157 A321neos.