Mei Ri Jing Ji Xin Wen·2025-12-29 22:52Core Insights - Two domestic airlines, Spring Airlines and Juneyao Airlines, announced significant aircraft purchase plans, acquiring a total of 55 Airbus A320 series aircraft for over $8.2 billion (approximately RMB 57.448 billion) [1] Group 1: Aircraft Purchase Plans - Spring Airlines plans to purchase 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft with a transaction value not exceeding $4.128 billion, expected for delivery between 2028 and 2032 [1] - Juneyao Airlines intends to acquire 25 Airbus A320 series aircraft for a total price of $4.1 billion, also scheduled for delivery from 2028 to 2032, pending approval from relevant national authorities [1] Group 2: Airbus A320 Series Overview - The A320 series is the most widely used single-aisle aircraft in China and includes models such as A319neo, A320neo, A321neo, and A321XLR [2] - The A320neo has a maximum flight range of 3,400 nautical miles and features fuel-efficient engines that reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions per seat by 20%, with a maximum capacity of 194 seats [1] Group 3: Market Context and Future Outlook - Airbus CEO noted that the global market share of Airbus is continuously increasing, with the A320 series surpassing Boeing 737 in delivery volumes, making it the best-selling single-aisle commercial aircraft [5] - The Chinese civil aviation market is projected to require over 9,500 aircraft in the next 20 years, accounting for about one-fifth of global market demand [5] - As of mid-2025, Juneyao Airlines operated 93 Airbus A320 series aircraft, while Spring Airlines had a fleet of 133 A320 series aircraft, indicating a strong presence of Airbus in the domestic market [5][2]