By Chandini Monnappa (Reuters) -British Airways owner IAG said on Friday it would order 53 new Airbus and Boeing long-haul aircraft, in addition to an order for 18 planes it placed in March. The new order consists of 32 Boeing 787-10 aircraft for British Airways and 21 Airbus A330-900neo aircraft,

IAG SA announced a major aircraft order for widebody jets, doubling down on a long-haul business that’s powered its earnings and helps the airline group upgrade from older models.

International Airlines Group (IAG) on May 9 announced an order for long-haul aircraft comprising 32 Boeing 787-10s for British Airways (BA) and 21 Airbus A330-900neos for Aer Lingus, Iberia and LEVEL. The order follows an agreement by the company made in March to purchase 18 aircraft, which was also...