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China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neo jets in multibillion-dollar deal

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China Eastern Airlines has placed an order for 25 Airbus A330neo widebody jets, a deal valued at approximately US$9.35 billion before discounts. This marks Airbus's first significant widebody aircraft order from a Chinese airline since 2025. The airline anticipates these fuel-efficient jets will help reduce operational costs and support its carbon-neutrality objectives as it aims to expand its international routes. Deliveries are slated to occur between 2029 and 2033, pending regulatory approval. AI

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China Eastern orders 25 Airbus A330neo jets in multibillion-dollar deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Xiaofei Xu ·

    China Eastern buys 25 A330neo widebody jets as domestic interest rises in Airbus’ wings

    China Eastern Airlines has ordered 25 A330neo widebody jets from Airbus, marking the planemaker’s first major long-haul order from a Chinese carrier since last year, as the nation continues to favour the European manufacturer. The list price of the 25 aircraft is about US$9.35 bi…

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