China Eastern Airlines Corporation Limited (600115.SH) has entered into an agreement with Airbus to purchase 101 A320neo series aircraft. The deal, signed on March 25, 2026, in Shanghai, involves a total catalog price of approximately $15.8 billion. Based on the USD/CNY exchange rate set by the People's Bank of China on the signing date, the transaction value is equivalent to about 108.89 billion yuan. The aircraft to be introduced are the latest generation of narrow-body models from Airbus. This acquisition will help the airline replenish its narrow-body fleet capacity, optimize its fleet structure, reduce fuel consumption and unit costs, improve its route network, and enhance the passenger travel experience. It strongly supports the company's strategic direction of expanding into long-haul, international, and emerging markets, while also aiding in the achievement of its carbon neutrality goals.
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