LE BOURGET, France—Budget carrier easyJet agreed Tuesday to purchase 135 single-aisle Airbus jets that will allow the European airline to pack in more passengers than it currently does.


Airbus also announced the purchase of three A320neo by Tunisian airline Syphax, saying it was the first time an African-based carrier had bought the jet.

The A320 seats about 180 people, compared to the 156-seat A319 that easyJet largely uses now. The company said the new planes are also more fuel efficient.

Smaller jet purchases dominated the last air show at Le Bourget two years ago; this year long-haul jets have staged a comeback.