Carney announces major Airbus order for AirAsia, boosting Quebec aviation

Airbus Canada will supply AirAsia with 150 A220 jets built in Mirabel, Quebec, in what the company says is the largest firm order for the aircraft in its history. The announcement, made Wednesday with Prime Minister Mark Carney present, highlights the federal government’s effort to expand trade ties beyond the United States. It also underscores Quebec’s role in the global aviation sector. While the deal is seen as a major win for the region’s aerospace industry, Airbus has still been dealing with production constraints at its Montrealarea facility, where output has not yet reached the level needed to break even.