Airbus has confirmed it is in talks with two private buyers for the sale of two A380s. At the moment, Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Saudi billionaire is the only private buyer to order an A380 in a VIP specification.
The VIP spec includes options from bedrooms, private lounges, bathrooms, offices, a steam bath and exercise machines.
Airbus has also hinted that it has several prospective customers in the Middle East for the new A320 Neo. Qatar Airways was mooted as a potential launch customer for the remodelled aircraft.