Airbus seeks 737 Max chance

Airbus has called for a chance to compete for a blockbuster plane order by Aer Lingus and British Airways-owner IAG, which stunned industry executives at this week’s Paris Airshow by ordering 200 of Boeing’s grounded 737-Max planes.

Airbus launched a long-range version of its successful A321 jet with 226 orders and commitments in Paris, only to see its short-haul position among IAG brands eroded by the huge deal which shores up the embattled 737-Max.