AirAsia signs MoU for 70 Airbus A321XLR aircrafts

AirAsia Berhad has finalized a substantial USD12.25 billion agreement with Airbus for 50 A321XLR aircraft, with options for 20 more, aiming to revolutionize low-cost travel. Deliveries are scheduled from 2028 to 2032. This strategic move positions AirAsia to become the world’s first low-cost narrow-body network carrier, expanding its reach beyond ASEAN and targeting 150 million annual passengers by 2030.