China, Saudi Arabian Airlines opt for Airbus jets

Published 2:02 pm Tuesday, December 11, 2007

While Boeing provided an update on its 787 Dreamliner jet, Airbus was busy signing deals with China and Saudi Arabian airlines.

The European plane maker finalized a deal with Saudi Arabian Airlines for 22 A320 single-aisle aircraft. The carrier first announced a tentative arrangement with Airbus at the Dubai Air Show last month. It’s the first order the airline has placed with Airbus in roughly two decades, according to an Airbus press statement.

Airbus also received a letter of intent from China Airlines for 14 of its A350 Extra Wide Body jets. The airline also took options for six additional A350s.

Airbus has received orders for 286 A350 XWBs.