China's Potential Binge on Airbus Jets: 300-500 Units!
China intends to purchase a large number of Airbus aircrafts.
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Get ready for some serious sky-high action, cause it looks like Europe's favorite aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, is about to score a mega-order from China! According to the gossip mill, Chinese airlines are considering plunking down cash for up to 300 single-aisle and wide-body aircraft from Airbus as soon as next month[1][2]. And here's the kicker: some rumors whisper the deal could reach up to a whopping 500 aircraft[1].
Now, this mouth-watering possibility first popped up on the radar back in April, when Reuters dropped some hot news about China potentially buying up to 500 jets[3]. This slippery serpent of a country has a history of making big jet purchases during state visits[3]. But keep in mind, these negotiations often get dragged out like a drawn-out dance until the last cowboy is on the porch[3]. So, there's no guarantee this deal will duke it out and end up in a showdown just yet, what with that pesky trade dispute causing all the chaos[3].
The Chinese aviation sector is reportedly struggling with a shortage of aircraft, having taken a chill pill on large orders for over half a decade[3]. Airbus, ever the silent shark, didn't respond to any requests for comment[3].
Sources: ntv.de, RTS, [1], [2], [3]
[1] www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-06-10/china-is-considering-order-for-up-to-500-airbus-jets-quicktake[2] www.reuters.com/world/china/china-considers-order-up-500-aircraft-including-300-airbus-planes-2023-06-10/[3] www.ntv.de/Politik/China-kauer-mit-Airbus-layout (German)[4] www.rts.ch/news/international/article.asp?id=16087231 (French)
In light of potential Airbus jet orders from China, the community might consider drafting a policy to address the impact of increased finance for the aerospace industry and possible expansions in vocational training for aviation maintenance and pilot programs. The increasing number of aircraft orders from Chinese airlines may necessitate additional vocational training in this sector to meet industry demands.
