Iran plan to buy 73 Airbus jets

Airbus said that two Iranian airlines had committed to buying 73 planes in a last-minute flurry of deals for the European planemaker at the Paris Airshow.

Iranian domestic carrier Zagros Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to buy 20 Airbus (AIR.PA) A320neo jets and eight A330neo aircraft, while privatized Iran Airtour signed an MoU for 45 A320neos, Reuters reported.