The European Parliament has voted to back proposals that non-EU airlines should be exempt from reinstated payments for carbon emissions. The change was demanded by China, Russia, India and the US. Singaporean budget carrier Tiger Airways has placed a $3·8bn order for up to 50 A320neo single-aisle airliners from Airbus. The order breaks down into 37 firm A320neos and 13 options. The airline will now cancel an earlier order for nine A320s - which were set for delivery this year.
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