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AirAsia officially signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of 70 Airbus A321XLR aircraft to support the expansion of low -cost airline networks throughout the world, with Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok as the main flight center. A321xlr allows AirAsia to open long distance routes that have been less efficient, including to Central Asia, the Middle East, to Europe. AirAsia Group is targeting to carry 150 million passengers every year by 2030, with a total cumulative passenger since its establishment reached 1.5 billion people. A321XLR is able to reduce fuel consumption per seat up to 20% lower, thereby increasing operational efficiency while supporting the companys environmental sustainability target.
Photo Caption: Malaysian Prime Minister Yab Dato Series Anwar Ibrahim witnessed the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Capital CEO A Tony Fernandes and CEO Commercial Aircraft Aircraft Aircraft, Christian Scherer, in Paris today, with a number of Malaysian cabinet ministers.
Paris, July 5, 2025 - AirAsia Berhad, a subsidiary that is fully owned by Capital A Better, today signed a historic agreement with Airbus worth USD12.25 billion for the purchase of 50 A321XLR aircraft with an additional 20 units. This agreement is a big step for AirAsia to realize the vision as the first low-cost network airline in the world, with its multi-fantasy multi-hub strategy. These new aircraft are scheduled to begin to be sent in 2028 to 2032. The signing of this agreement was witnessed directly by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Yab Dato Series Anwar Ibrahim, in Paris, by Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, and Christian Scherer, CEO Airbus Commercial Aircraft.Tony Fernandes, CAPITA ARASIA CEO, as well as AIRASIA CONTAINS Group, states: We are pioneering frugal trips in Asia - Now its time to rise to the next level. AirAsia is transforming into the first low -cost network airline in the world. This is about exponential growth, opening connections across continents outside ASEAN, and increasingly promoting flying for anyone. And Airbus A321LR is the main key to realizing this dream, and we are proud to be the forefront to make the world feel closer The Airbus A321XLR aircraft will open new opportunities for AirAsia to serve direct flights, connecting main and secondary cities in various parts of the world. The latest generation of A321XLR aircraft will complement AirAsias Airbus fleets which are currently dominated by A320 and A330 families. This step supports AirAsias long -term strategy to bring the best connectivity in Asia and its surroundings, while maintaining a low -cost model through route efficiency, optimizing aircraft use, and fleet productivity. This new armada is also the backbone of AirAsias transformation. The multi-Armada strategy allows AirAsia to adjust capacity to demand, reduce fuel consumption, and support sustainable and competitive growth in the global market. Airbus A321XLR aircraft offers fuel savings per seat up to 20% compared to A321Neo, so that it has a significant impact on the performance of emissions and operational efficiency. *** Completed ***
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