Airbus Beats Boeing to Win First Major Plane Deal of 2024
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With this latest order, Boeing has lost further ground to Airbus in the all-important long-haul market.
The first major airline deal of the year has been formally confirmed. Taipei-based EVA Air has finalized terms with Airbus for a new fleet of widebody and narrowbody planes. A total of 33 new aircraft will be joining the Taiwanese carrier, comprising 18 A350-1000s and 15 A321neos.
Although the deal has been in the pipeline since early November when the Star Alliance member referenced the order in a stock exchange filing, the closure of the contract remains significant.
EVA Air has long been a Boeing and Airbus customer; however, this
