Airbus Awaits Potential Mega Order From China as EU Leaders Head to Beijing
China seeks purchase of numerous Airbus aircraft
Listen up! There's juicy news brewing in the aviation world! Euro-manufacturer Airbus might just score a monstrous order from the Middle Kingdom, as Chinese carriers are mulling over purchasing up to 500 Airbus jets – yep, you heard that right! – not just narrow-body, but wide-body beauties too!
According to reliable gossips, these orders might pop up as early as next month, aligning neatly with the European leaders' visit to Beijing to celebrate half a century of diplomatic ties between China and the European Union. But hey, remember, those numbers are still being ironed out, so no firm contract just yet!
Although the cat's outta the bag thanks to a report from Bloomberg News, some insiders say this kind of news ain't new – China has indicated it's ready for some massive jet orders, some serious aircraft gettin'-down action, back when European leaders made a visit to the East. But, seasoned aviation pundits warn that these negotiations can drag on until the final hour, with a deal not always guaranteed, given the rollercoaster ride of the ongoing trade war.
Why should you care about this potential huge Airbus sale, you ask? Analysts spell it out: China's been sufferin' from a major aircraft shortage for more than half a decade now, as airlines hesitated to place big orders. So, it's about time they put those ordering pencils down, right? What's more, Airbus enjoys quite a competitive edge in China, given Boeing's disadvantages due to trade tussles and previous fiascoes, such as the 737 Max crisis. Any deal would likely be cooked up with China's state-controlled aircraft procurement body, who acts as a proxy for the carriers.
Just a heads up though, the fine print ain't all out yet; those numbers and the exact schedule could still change. But keep your eyes peeled, 'cause July's lookin' pretty exciting, as some speculate the European leaders' visit to Beijing could coincide with finalizing this deal.
Now don't go ridin' off into the sunset just yet; like any deal in this world, there's still easter eggs to be found, negotiations to be had, and sometimes, well, things can just fall apart! So stayed tuned, as Airbus and China tango in the skies!
Sources: ntv.de, RTS, [1], [2], [4]
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