Airbus expands large jet production, nears major A220 sale to AirAsia, and signs robotics partnership

European aerospace giant Airbus is making several strategic moves to grow its commercial aircraft business, including planning a significant expansion of its larger jet production. The company is reportedly close to securing a major order for about 100 of its A220 model jets from the airline AirAsia. Separately, Airbus has signed a new cooperation agreement in the field of robotics as part of its broader business development efforts.