Key Takeaways
- Spring Airlines plans to acquire 30 A320-family aircraft.
- Juneyao Airlines intends to purchase 25 jets from the same family.
- Combined value of transactions exceeds $8 billion.
- Aircraft deliveries expected between 2028 and 2032.
China’s Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines have announced plans to acquire over $8 billion worth of Airbus A320-family aircraft, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 2032. The deals come amid renewed efforts by Airbus to expand its footprint in China, following several years of uneven order activity. Both airlines operate fleets heavily centered on Airbus narrowbody aircraft, reflecting their low-cost, high-frequency business models. The announcements signal confidence in long-term passenger demand, even as airlines remain cautious in the near term amid economic uncertainty.