Airbus has secured an order for 40 of its A220 planes from Polish national carrier LOT, winning a hard-fought contest with Brazil's Embraer. Including options, the deal could increase to up to 84 A220s,

Airbus (OTCPK:EADSF) (OTCPK:EADSY) is on the verge of landing a significant order from Polish national airline LOT for its A220 regional jets, Reuters reported Saturday, citing sources familiar with the talks.

Airbus sealed a landmark order for 40 A220 jets from Polish national carrier LOT yesterday, marking the airline's largest-ever investment and signalling a broader reset in political ties between Poland and France.