VietJet Poised to Order About 100 More Airbus Jets at Paris Show
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VietJet Aviation JSC is in talks to order about 100 additional Airbus SE narrowbody jets, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that could be announced as early as the Paris Air Show next week.
The low-cost Vietnamese airline is looking to buy more of the A321neo model, the highest-capacity single-aisle jet that Airbus makes, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the talks are confidential.
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