AirAsia places an order for 150 Airbus A220 jets, according to multiple reports citing comments from an Airbus executive and the airline’s announcement. The aircraft in question are the Airbus A220-300. The deal is reported to be worth about US$19 billion based on list prices, though the final value may differ from the headline figure depending on negotiated discounts and other terms. The reports describe the order as a major commitment by the low-cost carrier to new single-aisle aircraft that are positioned for fuel efficiency and operating performance. Channel NewsAsia and other outlets frame the announcement as a large-scale fleet plan, while noting the order’s size and the publicly stated valuation at list prices. The sources agree on the key parameters of the announcement: the number of aircraft ordered (150), the model (A220-300), and the approximate stated value (about US$19 billion at list prices).