Airbus Orders Reach 754 After August Surge

Airbus won 754 orders in the first eight months of the year, boosted by an order surge in August that included one worth USD$26.55 billion at list prices from IndiGo.

In addition to the order for 250 A320neos from India's biggest airline by market share, Airbus sold 40 A320-family planes to an undisclosed customer, while British Airways and Vueling each ordered 10 A320neos.

Airbus delivered 397 aircraft in the period from January to August, according to its latest figures. This included 17 A380s.

Excluding cancellations, net aircraft orders were 708 in the period, Airbus added.