AirAsia-Canada
AirAsia signs historic 150-aircraft deal for Canada-assembled Airbus A220s
Ottawa/Canada: AirAsia has agreed to purchase 150 Airbus A220-300 aircraft in what Canada described as the largest order ever placed for a Canadian-designed and manufactured aircraft.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the agreement on Thursday, saying the aircraft will be assembled at Airbus’s facility in Mirabel, Quebec, supporting jobs across Canada’s aerospace sector.
The A220-300 aircraft are produced at Airbus’s Mirabel, Québec assembly site, one of the company’s largest commercial aircraft manufacturing operations outside Europe.
The facility employs more than 4,600 workers and is part of a broader Canadian aerospace supply chain involving hundreds of suppliers and contractors.
Originally developed in Canada, the A220 programme is known for its fuel efficiency, lower emissions and reduced noise footprint.
The aircraft uses lightweight materials and advanced propulsion systems aimed at improving operating performance.
The deal comes as Canada seeks to expand economic ties across the Indo-Pacific region and attract foreign investment into domestic industries.
According to a statement, Canada secured nearly $100 billion in foreign investment commitments in 2025 and has increased trade engagement with partners in Europe and Asia.
Carney visited Malaysia in October 2025 during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, where he met investors and business leaders, including AirAsia executives, to discuss trade and investment opportunities.
According to government figures, Canada’s bilateral trade with Malaysia grew nearly 20% in 2025, while the Indo-Pacific region accounted for more than $260 billion in two-way merchandise trade.
The Canadian aerospace industry contributed C$34.2 billion ($25 billion) to the country’s gross domestic product in 2024 and supported about 225,000 jobs, according to official data.
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