According to sources cited by Bloomberg today, China is considering placing a large order for hundreds of Airbus aircraft during the visit of German and French leaders to China next month. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will visit Beijing in July to attend the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Europe. France and Germany are the two major shareholders of Airbus. Sources said that Chinese authorities are in talks with several Chinese airlines about the potential size of the order. The order may cover a total of approximately 300 single-aisle and wide-body aircraft. A knowledgeable source stated that the number of orders could range between 200 and 500. Neither Airbus nor the Civil Aviation Administration of China has responded to this news. If the final意向order reaches 500 aircraft, it will become one of the largest aircraft orders in history and undoubtedly the largest aircraft procurement deal in China's history. This would surpass the order for 300 single-aisle aircraft from Airbus in 2022, valued at approximately 33 billion euros at the time. Comment: If the report by Bloomberg is true, the news that China is considering purchasing hundreds of Airbus aircraft carries significant meaning. From an economic perspective, China's aviation market demand is vast. In recent years, with the rapid development of domestic civil aviation, the demand for aircraft has continued to grow. Procuring aircraft is a normal commercial behavior that aligns with market development and meets transportation needs. This not only helps optimize the fleet structure and improve operational efficiency for domestic airlines but also injects momentum into the further development of China's civil aviation industry, promoting improvements in air transport capacity. As major shareholder countries of Airbus, France and Germany reaching an aircraft procurement agreement during the visits of their leaders will powerfully promote the deepening of economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Europe, such a large-scale order symbolizes the deep mutual trust and upgraded cooperation between both sides in the economic field, strengthening ties in high-end manufacturing sectors and promoting the deep integration of supply chains and industrial chains. Especially against the backdrop of the complex and changing global economic landscape, deepening cooperation between China and Europe is beneficial for both sides to jointly address challenges and maintain the stability of global industrial and supply chains. This procurement plan may also have an impact on the global aviation manufacturing landscape. For a long time, Boeing and Airbus have dominated the global civilian aircraft market. In recent years, due to product issues with Boeing and trade friction factors, its market share in China has declined somewhat. If China places a large order for Airbus aircraft this time, it will further consolidate Airbus' position in the Chinese market. Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1834086722696199/ Disclaimer: The article represents the views of the author alone.