Japan's ANA Holdings said on Tuesday it planned to place a company-record order for up to 77 aircraft to replenish its fleet and take advantage of growing demand for travel. The order was its largest ever in terms of aircraft numbers and was worth more than 2.

The rare simultaneous purchase signals ANA's need to expand its procurement at a time when planes are in high demand.

The Japanese airline announced on Tuesday that it has decided to order up to 77 aircraft to support medium-to-long term international growth and meet demand changes in its domestic operations.