Airbus(US:EADSY) Xin Hua Wang·2025-12-18 00:34Core Points - The Airbus A320 assembly line in Tianjin delivered its 800th aircraft, an A321neo model, to Air China, highlighting Airbus's commitment to deepening strategic cooperation in China [1][3] - The Tianjin assembly line, operational since 2008, is Airbus's first civil aircraft production line outside Europe, capable of producing A319, A320, and A321 models [1][3] - China has become Airbus's largest single-country market, with approximately 20% of Airbus's global deliveries going to Chinese customers, and the market share of Airbus in China has increased from about 20% in 2008 to over 50% now [1][3] Industry Insights - The second A320 assembly line in Tianjin commenced production on October 22, contributing to Airbus's global network of 10 assembly lines, with 2 located in Tianjin [3] - Approximately 200 Chinese suppliers support Airbus's civil aircraft production, providing components for all Airbus models, which enhances the stability of the aviation industry ecosystem in China [3] - China's aviation population has reached 470 million, with an annual increase of around 40 million over the past two years, making it the largest aviation population globally [3] - Airbus predicts a 5.3% annual growth rate in air passenger traffic in China over the next 20 years, compared to a global growth rate of 3.6% [3]