AIRBUS has received its first major order of 2011, for six A380 superjumbos.
Asiana Airlines made the deal with the plane maker, which has a wing-making plan in Broughton.
The South Korean firm made a firm order for six aircraft, and deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2014.
The airline plans to operate the aircraft on key routes to Europe and the US.
It will make an engine selection for its A380 fleet in the near future.
Asiana president and chief executive,Yoon Young-Doo, said: “With the A380, Asiana will be able to take its award- winning service to a new level, offering the very highest standards of comfort in the sky. At the same time, the significantly reduced operating costs and fuel efficiencies afforded by the aircraft will enable us to enhance our productivity and reduce our carbon footprint.
“This is in line with our policy to operate one of the most modern and environmentally-friendly fleets in the world.”
