Airbus pencils in orders for new A321XLR jet: sources

Airbus has begun lining up tentative orders for a longer-range version of its A321 jetliner, seeking to exploit signs of hesitation at arch-rival Boeing over whether to develop a new model in a hotly contested niche of the airplane market. The European firm is in detailed talks with airlines over the price and timing of the longer-range design - known as A321XLR - and has penciled in some orders subject to a formal launch later this year, industry sources said. Airbus is looking for 200-300… (www.yahoo.com) المزيد...