Global Aircraft Manufacturer Gets China Green Light for 120 Jet Deliveries, Awaits Major New Order om 2026

China – According to media reporting Airbus has received approval from China to proceed with the delivery of 120 previously ordered aircraft, marking a partial advancement in the European planemaker’s dealings with one of its largest markets.

• China has approved Airbus to deliver 120 aircraft already listed in its order book, following a General Terms Agreement (GTA)
• The GTA does not represent new orders, but is a formal authorisation often required by Chinese state customers to release aircraft from backlog to delivery
• Airbus has been in negotiations since 2024 to secure a major 500-aircraft order from China

Source: Local Media Reporting