Chinese Carrier Expands Narrowbody Fleet Amid Recovery in Domestic Travel Demand
Air China has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 60 A320neo family aircraft valued at approximately $9.5 billion. The order supports fleet renewal and capacity growth while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. According to AeroTime, the deal caps a late-December order bonanza for Airbus in China, as multiple airlines and leasing companies have disclosed large narrowbody deals in the final days of 2025.
Chinese Carrier Expands Narrowbody Fleet Amid Recovery in Domestic Travel Demand
Air China has signed an agreement with Airbus to purchase 60 A320neo family aircraft valued at approximately $9.5 billion. The order supports fleet renewal and capacity growth while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. According to AeroTime, the deal caps a late-December order bonanza for Airbus in China, as multiple airlines and leasing companies have disclosed large narrowbody deals in the final days of 2025.