European
airplane maker Airbus has clinched a $8.3 billion deal to produce its A380 model
for a leading aircraft leasing group. The superjumbo aircraft is the world's
largest passenger plane.
Amedeo,
formerly known as Doric Lease Corporation, placed an order for 20 of Airbus'
A380 superjumbo aircraft, the European planemaker said on Wednesday. The news
came during the Singapore Airshow.
"This
firm order from Amedeo is a clear recognition of the A380's long-term market
appeal," Airbus chief operating officer for customers John Leahy said.
Amedeo's
chief executive, Mark Lapidus, said the purchase reflected his company's goal
of keeping pace with growth in the air travel sector.
"As
world air traffic continues to double every 15 years and airport infrastructure
and slots do not, the A380 is the best solution for airlines to capture that
growth," Lapidus said, who added that the aircraft would be delivered
between 2016 and 2020.
Airbus had a record year in 2013 with over 1,500 orders and 626 planes delivered, which
approached competitor Boeing's 648. The European planemaker has placed more
focus on its A380, selling it on its spaciousness and comfort for long flights.
The deal
with Amedeo came a day after VietJetAir announced it had ordered 63 A320
passenger planes from Airbus. The deal was worth roughly $9.1 billion.
kms/ch (AP,
AFP)
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