EasyJet agrees to buy 56 Airbus A320neo jets

EasyJet will buy 56 Airbus A320neo aircraft and convert a previous order to 18 new A321neo aircraft, the British airline said on Tuesday, fulfilling options in a 2013 deal with the European planemaker.nThe British airline said the proposed order, which is subject to shareholder approval, firms up its order book with Airbus to 2028. Deliveries of the aircraft, which have a list price of $6.5b, will begin in easyJet's 2026 financial year to replace the carrier's older A319 and A320 aircraft, the company said. Air travel has rebounded strongly since the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, with European carriers and airports struggling to meet demand. Airbus and Boeing are also facing challenges in increasing production, with supply chain pressures the biggest hurdle. EasyJet said its order ensures it will be able to replace older aircraft and use more efficient jets that produce lower emissions and less noise, paying substantially less than the list price thanks to concessions granted in the 2013 agreement.<br/>