Air China announced a deal to purchase 60 Airbus A320NEO jets, valued at approximately $9.5 billion. Deliveries are expected between 2028 and 2032. This acquisition is part of a larger 2022 framework agreement between China Aviation Supplies Holding Company and Airbus, which included 132 A320-family aircraft and eight A350 widebodies. The move by Air China and other Chinese carriers reflects a growing trend in the aviation market, with Airbus reportedly gaining an advantage over Boeing due to geopolitical tensions.