One day after placing a big order with Boeing, Delta Air Lines said Tuesday it has ordered 12 more jets from Airbus, Boeing’s European rival.
Delta converted previous options for the Airbus A220 into firm orders that will be delivered starting in 2026. The deal was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow near London.
The A220, developed by Canada’s Bombardier, has up to 130 seats and is bigger than a regional jet but smaller than the Boeing 737 Max.
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