Business Insiderยท2025-06-04 13:42Group 1 - Airbus shares increased by over 3% following reports that Chinese airlines are considering ordering between 200 and 500 aircraft from the company [1] - The potential order could be finalized as early as next month during a visit by European leaders to Beijing, although negotiations may take longer or may not materialize [1] - Boeing has faced challenges with deliveries to China, including the return of three planes, and plans to remarket about 50 planes to other airlines [2][3] Group 2 - The aviation market in China is projected to become the largest globally by 2043, accounting for 20% of all aircraft deliveries [3] - Comac, China's own aircraft manufacturer, delivered 13 C919 jets last year and has a backlog of over 1,000 orders, but faces challenges due to US tariffs affecting its supply chain [3][4] - Tariffs have decreased from a peak of 145%, yet tensions remain, prompting China to favor orders from European manufacturers like Airbus [5]