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After a four-year COVID hiatus, the Paris Air Show got off to a soaring start, with Airbus’ announcement of the biggest-ever order for civil aircraft.

Summary

KEY POINTS:
  • The 500-plane deal is with low-cost Indian carrier, IndiGo.
  • The IndiGo-Airbus deal involves A320 family planes, at a list price of $55 billion.
  • This year's air-show has a new focus on defence, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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