LE BOURGET, France (Reuters) -Saudi leasing company AviLease said on Monday it had placed a firm order for 30 Airbus single-aisle jets and 10 A350 freighters in its first direct deal with the European planemaker.

Saudi Arabian leasing firm AviLease is taking 22 Airbus A350F cargo jets as part of an order for up to 77 aircraft. The deal also covers 55 A320neo-family models, a mix of A320neos and A321neos, but not the long-range XLR.

Arabian Post StaffA pivotal moment unfolded on the opening day of the Paris Air Show as Saudi-based aircraft lessor AviLease confirmed a