Chinese Carrier Expands Fleet With $15 Billion Deal

China Eastern Airlines has confirmed a major order for 101 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, valued at $15.802 billion. The order includes A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR jets, with deliveries scheduled from 2028 to 2032. The airline plans to retire at least 53 existing A320 aircraft during the same period, with the new planes serving as partial replacements. China Eastern aims to use the new aircraft to support its strategy of expanding international operations and tapping emerging markets. The order was reported by AeroTime.