Tariffs had nothing to do with this, I am betting.
This is recent. Chinese commercial airlines operate a diverse fleet primarily consisting of aircraft from the major international manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, along with domestically produced aircraft from COMAC.
Here's a breakdown of common commercial aircraft used in China:
Airbus: A320 Family: This includes the A319, A320 (ceo and neo variants), and A321 (ceo and neo variants). These narrow-body jets are widely used for domestic and regional routes. A330: Models like the A330-200 and A330-300 are common for medium to long-haul routes. A350: The modern A350-900 is used by major carriers like Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern for long-haul international flights.
Boeing: 737 Family: This includes the 737-700, 737-800, and the newer 737 MAX 8. Like the A320 family, these are workhorses for domestic and regional routes. 747: While being phased out by some, models like the 747-400 and 747-8I are still used, particularly by Air China, including for VIP transport and cargo. 777: The 777-300ER is a popular choice for long-haul passenger routes. 787 Dreamliner: The 787-9 is operated by airlines like Air China for long-haul services.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China): C919: China's domestically developed narrow-body airliner, designed to compete with the A320neo and 737 MAX. It entered commercial service in May 2023. Operators include China Eastern Airlines (the launch customer), Air China, and China Southern Airlines. ARJ21 / C909: A regional jet operated by various Chinese carriers including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Chengdu Airlines, and others.
Major carriers like Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines operate large fleets comprising a mix of these Airbus, Boeing, and increasingly, COMAC models.
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[ - ] RedBarchetta 0 points 1 monthApr 21, 2025 11:08:46 ago (+0/-0)
This is recent. Chinese commercial airlines operate a diverse fleet primarily consisting of aircraft from the major international manufacturers, Airbus and Boeing, along with domestically produced aircraft from COMAC.
Here's a breakdown of common commercial aircraft used in China:
Airbus:
A320 Family: This includes the A319, A320 (ceo and neo variants), and A321 (ceo and neo variants). These narrow-body jets are widely used for domestic and regional routes.
A330: Models like the A330-200 and A330-300 are common for medium to long-haul routes.
A350: The modern A350-900 is used by major carriers like Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern for long-haul international flights.
Boeing:
737 Family: This includes the 737-700, 737-800, and the newer 737 MAX 8. Like the A320 family, these are workhorses for domestic and regional routes.
747: While being phased out by some, models like the 747-400 and 747-8I are still used, particularly by Air China, including for VIP transport and cargo.
777: The 777-300ER is a popular choice for long-haul passenger routes.
787 Dreamliner: The 787-9 is operated by airlines like Air China for long-haul services.
COMAC (Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China):
C919: China's domestically developed narrow-body airliner, designed to compete with the A320neo and 737 MAX. It entered commercial service in May 2023. Operators include China Eastern Airlines (the launch customer), Air China, and China Southern Airlines.
ARJ21 / C909: A regional jet operated by various Chinese carriers including Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Chengdu Airlines, and others.
Major carriers like Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines operate large fleets comprising a mix of these Airbus, Boeing, and increasingly, COMAC models.