Airbus is to win a contract with Tunis Air during President Sarkozy’s visit to Tunisia.

According to an unidentified diplomatic source, Airbus is to win a contract with Tunis Air during President Sarkozy’s visit to Tunisia. Tunis Air would place a firm order for 10 A320s and 3 A350s, with options for 2 A320s and 1 A350. The deal is valued at €1 Bn and would also include an “industrial package”, enhancing the cooperation between Tunis Air and the French aerospace sector. Airbus representatives and the Tunisian Transport Minister were still finalizing details on Monday night. A source based in Tunis said that the A350s could serve to expand the airline’s capacity to Paris and to start operations towards Canada. Reuters, AFP (28/04), Les Echos, La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Liberation, France Soir, Aujourd’hui en France