Core Viewpoint - Despite a year-on-year decline in new aircraft deliveries in the first half of the year, Airbus continues to secure significant new aircraft orders from various airlines and leasing companies, leading to an increase in backlog orders. Addressing supply chain challenges through further vertical integration is crucial for achieving production capacity goals [1][7]. Group 1: New Orders - On July 24, Airbus signed a procurement agreement with Avolon for 90 aircraft, including 15 A330neo and 75 A321neo, raising Avolon's total orders to 79 A330neo and 264 A321neo [2]. - Malaysia Airlines ordered 20 A330-900 aircraft, increasing its A330neo fleet to 40 units, with four already delivered [3]. - AirAsia signed a memorandum for 50 firm orders and 20 options for A321XLR aircraft, valued at $12.25 billion, as part of its transformation into a low-cost network airline [4]. Group 2: Market Trends and Company Strategies - Avolon's CEO expressed confidence in long-term demand for new aircraft, highlighting the attractiveness of A321neo and A330neo models amid the aviation industry's growth trends [2][3]. - AirAsia aims to achieve a passenger capacity of 150 million by 2030, with plans to reform its capacity structure by utilizing longer-range narrow-body aircraft [4][5]. - AirAsia is reportedly considering an additional order of up to 150 new aircraft, potentially including the A220 series [6]. Group 3: Supply Chain and Production Capacity - Airbus delivered 306 commercial aircraft in the first half of the year, a 5.56% decline compared to the same period in 2024, while securing over 400 net orders [7]. - Supply chain issues continue to impact delivery schedules, with executives acknowledging challenges related to suppliers like Spirit AeroSystems and engine manufacturers [7][8]. - Airbus aims to increase narrow-body aircraft production capacity to 75 units per month by 2027, with a new assembly line in Tianjin nearing completion [8][9]. Group 4: Localized Production Efforts - Airbus has initiated a new A321 fuselage system assembly project in collaboration with AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group, enhancing local production capabilities [9][10]. - The new assembly line in Tianjin is expected to focus on A321 production, with 70% of the output projected to be A321 models [8][10].

Core Viewpoint - Despite the impact of the US-China trade war leading to supply chain risks for key components, China Commercial Aircraft Corporation (COMAC) aims to establish a significant presence in the global aviation manufacturing industry, as demonstrated at the 55th Paris Air Show [1]. Group 1: Product Development and Market Positioning - COMAC showcased its aircraft models including C909, C919, and C929 at the Paris Air Show, despite not bringing a real C-series aircraft as speculated [2]. - The C919 and C909 have commenced commercial operations in China and parts of Southeast Asia, with a total of 20 C919 and 165 C909 aircraft delivered to date [2][6]. - The C929, currently in the design phase, is expected to have a range of approximately 12,000 kilometers and a seating capacity of 280 [3]. Group 2: International Collaboration and Supply Chain Challenges - COMAC signed memorandums of understanding with Safran and Crane Company for the C929 project, focusing on key systems development [3]. - The trade war has led to a more cautious approach in international collaborations, with companies reluctant to disclose specific details of their partnerships [3][4]. - The US Department of Commerce has suspended certain export licenses to COMAC, restricting the sale of critical technologies [5]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape and Future Outlook - COMAC is developing a longer version of the C919 to compete with Airbus's A321 series, which has become increasingly popular among airlines [6][7]. - The C919's potential expansion in passenger capacity could enhance its competitiveness against established models like the A220 series from Airbus [8][9]. - According to COMAC's market forecast, approximately 43,863 new aircraft are expected to be delivered globally by 2043, valued at around $6.6 trillion, with Chinese airlines projected to receive 9,323 of these aircraft, worth about $1.4 trillion [10].