EasyJet agreed to buy 35 current-generation A320 aircraft and 100 new A320neo jets, with options for a further 100, the airline announced on Tuesday, day two of the Paris Airshow.

EasyJet could have invited passengers facing a five-hour delay to change to an earlier departure, but chose not to do so.

An order for more than 100 Airbus passenger jets by UK low-cost carrier easyJet has re-ignited a long-running trade spat between the European planemaker and U.S. rival Boeing.

Following the upgrade, which will be in place by the end of 2023, easyJet’s entire fleet, of more than 300 Airbus A320-Family aircraft, will be equipped with DPO and additionally CDA for ...