Tensions became unusually public when Airbus in April invited tenders for six jets that AirAsia had failed to take delivery of. It has now found homes for all six, the last of which is being delivered this month, a European industry source told Reuters. (File pic shows AirAsia planes at KLIA)
PARIS: Airbus has found buyers for six aircraft from the A320neo family rejected by one of its main customers, Malaysia's AirAsia, as it works off a surplus left by the coronavirus crisis, industry sources said.
Unwanted jets have become an emblem of pandemic-induced problems in the aerospace industry that have come on top of a chill in ties between two of its major players.
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