Chinese Airlines May Place Major Airbus Jet Orders Next Month

Chinese airlines are reportedly planning to place significant orders for Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) aircraft, potentially involving hundreds of jets as early as next month, according to a Bloomberg News report citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

The move, if confirmed, could mark one of the largest commercial aircraft purchases in recent years and would further strengthen Airbus’s presence in the Chinese aviation market. Airbus, already a major supplier to China’s fast-growing airline industry, may benefit from the country's rising air travel demand and ongoing fleet modernization efforts.

While the Bloomberg report suggests discussions are at an advanced stage, details such as the number of aircraft, specific models, and financial terms have not yet been disclosed. The timing of the potential deal may coincide with upcoming diplomatic or trade-related events between China and Europe, which have historically influenced large aircraft orders.

Reuters was unable to independently verify the Bloomberg report at the time of publication.

A bulk order from China would deliver a strategic win for Airbus as it competes fiercely with Boeing (NYSE:BA) for dominance in the global commercial aircraft market. With ongoing geopolitical tensions and safety concerns surrounding Boeing’s 737 MAX jets, Chinese carriers may be leaning further toward Airbus for reliability and delivery certainty.

This anticipated order also reflects the strong recovery of the aviation sector in Asia post-pandemic, with Chinese airlines ramping up domestic and international routes to meet renewed travel demand. Industry analysts view such a deal as a bullish signal for global aerospace recovery and a potential boost to Airbus’s order book and investor confidence.

The aviation industry will be closely watching for official confirmation and details of the possible deal in the coming weeks.