Airbus has secured an easyJet order for an extra 17 A320neo planes.

The aerospace giant has reached an agreement with easyJet that extends the airline’s fleet plans into 2023.

This deal is worth around £1.3bn with wings for the planes made at Broughton.

Easyjet orders additional Airbus A320s

This takes its combined order for the NEO to 147 (including 30 A321neo) and means easyJet has ordered 468 A320 Family aircraft to date.

“This repeat order cements easyJet’s position as the largest European operator of our leading A320 family,” says Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer.

“We are delighted that our aircraft keep contributing to easyJet’s ongoing success.”

Low-cost airline easyJet

The aircraft are configured with 186 seats in a single class configuration and powered by Leap CFM engines.

easyJet currently operates a fleet of 316 A320 Family including 17 A320neo and three A321neo, making it the world’s largest airline operator of Airbus’ single aisle aircraft.