Daily brief
Air Asia has placed an order for 150 Airbus A220 aircraft, marking a major boost for the European plane maker. France announced financial aid for its airlines as the country’s trade deficit widens. Amazon plans to invest 15 billion euros in France, while the government considers a windfall tax on TotalEnergies profits. Marine Tondelier accused TotalEnergies CEO of blackmail, and a report shows France has lost three-quarters of its oil refineries in 50 years. A French container ship made a rare crossing of the Strait of Hormuz.