PARIS (Dow Jones)--Aircraft maker Airbus, part of European Aeronautic Defence And Space Co. NV (EAD.FR), Wednesday said UAL Corp.'s (UAUA) United Airlines has placed a firm order for 25 A350-900 XWB aircraft, its newest twin-engine widebody.
The U.S.-based airline is the 33rd customer for this model, Airbus said.
Deliveries of the aircraft to United Airlines are expected to begin in 2016 and run through 2019.
Airbus couldn't be immediately reached for a comment about the value of the deal.
The order book for this aircraft type now stands at 530, with the final assembly of the first aircraft expected in 2011 and the first delivery scheduled for 2013, Airbus said in a statement.
-By Elena Berton, Dow Jones Newswires; +33 1 40 17 17 65; elena.berton@dowjones.com
