April 7 (Reuters) – Icelandair Group HF said on Friday it signed a provisional deal to purchase 13 of European planemaker Airbus SE’s latest A321XLR single-aisle jet, with deliveries slated to begin in 2029.

As part of the deal, Icelandair has an option to purchase an additional 12 aircraft after buying 13 of Airbus’ newest and largest narrowbody airliner at an undisclosed price.

Icelandair, however, plans to begin Airbus-operations by 2025 as the airline is also in advanced negotiations with lessors to lease four A321LRs (A321-200NX).