Airbus in talks for large narrowbody deal with Mexico’s Viva

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Airbus SE is in talks with Grupo Viva Aerobus SAB for a large narrowbody aircraft order that would fuel the Mexican low-cost carrier’s expansion, people familiar with the discussions said.
The companies held talks and were expected to announce an accord at the Paris Air Show starting from Monday, said the people, asking not to be identified discussing private deliberations. An order could surpass 100 aircraft, one of the people said.
Negotiations aren’t final and there remains a risk that no agreement will be reached, the people said. Airbus declined to comment. Viva said its current Airbus deliveries run through 2027 and it hasn’t signed a new order.
Viva had a fleet of 70 Airbus aircraft at the end of March, consisting of a variety of A320 and longer A321 models, according to the carrier’s website. The airline said it has the youngest fleet in Mexico and one of the most up-to-date in North America.