China’s largest airlines are reportedly beginning to split a massive 500-aircraft order for Airbus. The aircraft order was finalized months ago but is still awaiting an official announcement, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg News .

According to the report, the country’s “big three airlines,” including Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines, are each expected to secure around 100 aircraft, while two smaller airlines, including Xiamen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines Group, would each take about 35 aircraft.

Elusive Airbus Order From China

Bloomberg News was the first to report that Airbus and the Chinese government, through which all aircraft orders are typically finalized, completed the deal in June 2025. The composition of the order has not been

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