Air China and Shenzhen Airlines order 55 aircraft from Airbus
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Background ✨
Air China previously announced plans to purchase 60 A320neo Family aircraft from Airbus, subject to regulatory approval, with deliveries expected between 2028 and 20321. Air China Cargo also ordered A350F freighters from Airbus, initially signing for six and later adding four to take its A350F orderbook to 10, with both tranches powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines2 3. China Eastern Airlines separately agreed to buy 25 A330neos for 2029-2033 deliveries as it expected to retire at least 10 A330ceos over the same period4.