Two Chinese carriers have unveiled plans to purchase a combined 55 Airbus A320‑family aircraft in deals valued at up to $8.2 billion, according to stock‑exchange filings reported by Reuters NewsBreak. The orders come as China’s aviation sector continues to expand its narrow‑body fleets to meet rising domestic and regional travel demand.
Budget carrier Spring Airlines said it intends to buy 30 A320neo jets, with the total cost not exceeding the catalogue price of $4.13 billion, according to its filing with the Shanghai Stock Exchange NewsBreak. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery in batches between 2028 and 2032, reflecting long lead times amid strong global demand for Airbus narrow‑body models.
Shanghai‑based Juneyao Airlines announced a parallel plan to acquire 25 A320‑family aircraft, also valued at approximately $4.1 billion based on list prices KELO-AM. These jets are expected to be delivered over the same 2028–2032 window, according to the airline’s filing.
Industry analysts note that while list prices provide a benchmark, major carriers typically negotiate significant discounts on large orders. Airbus has been steadily increasing its market share in China, supported by its A320 final‑assembly line in Tianjin, as reported by Bloomberg Bloomberg.
The latest commitments reinforce Airbus’s strong position in one of the world’s most strategically important aviation markets, with Chinese airlines continuing to modernise fleets and secure long‑term delivery slots amid intense global competition for new aircraft.
