Airbus wins first major China jet order before pandemic

By Benjamin Katzo And Rachel Liang

China placed a huge order for about 300 jets from its three largest airlines airbus The country’s first major commitment to new aircraft before the pandemic.

China’s re-emergence in the market for new commercial aircraft has been one of the most widely anticipated in the industry. The country, which usually buys aircraft on behalf of its airlines, was one of the largest and most important buyers of jets before the pandemic. Boeing It has repeatedly cited China as a key to its production growth plans.