Chinese Airline Places 101-Plane Airbus Order Amid US-China Tensions
China Eastern Airlines has placed a multibillion-dollar order for 101 Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking another success for the French company and following the postponement of US President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing, which disrupted plans to stabilize economic relations.
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China Eastern announces purchase of 101 Airbus A320neo aircraft for $15.8 billion
'The specific delivery schedule may be adjusted based on actual circumstances, subject to mutual agreement between both parties,' according to the Chinese airline’s press release on Wednesday.
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China Eastern Airlines said on Wednesday it placed a multibillion-dollar order for 101 Airbus A320neo aircraft, marking another success for the French company after it raked in big orders from Chinese airlines in December and a rumoured deal between its rival Boeing and Beijing was likely to be delayed. While the list price of the deal would be US$15.8 billion, China Eastern said Airbus had granted it “a significant price discount” which was “more favourable than the pricing secured in the...
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