The deal was announced during a ceremony at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel attended by Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Lars Wagner. The event was also attended by Mark Carney and Christine Frechette. The purchase agreement makes AirAsia a new customer for the A220 aircraft. The airline will also become the launch customer for the jet’s new 160-seat cabin configuration. According to Airbus, the new layout adds 10 extra seats through the addition of an extra overwing exit on each side of the aircraft. The A220 aircraft will complement AirAsia’s existing Airbus fleet and support the group’s future network growth plans. The airline said the aircraft will operate routes across ASEAN and into Central Asia, while allowing larger aircraft to be used on longer-haul flights. Bold new moves “We have built AirAsia by making bold decisions at the right moment, not the easiest moment. This order reflects our long-term discipline and the scale of our ambitions.…