When will the production pressure be relieved of the large order of 360 aircraft of the four major airlines?
Recently, China's four major airlines have ordered a total of 360 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, which has attracted widespread attention in the industry. Under the agreement, the 360 aircraft will be delivered over the next few years, while production is expected to reach 50 per year. This news is of great significance for both Airbus and the Chinese aviation market.
However, as production increases, it is a matter of concern whether production capacity can keep up. It is understood that Airbus's factory in Tianjin is currently expanding, and the increase in orders will undoubtedly further increase the pressure on its production capacity. So, when will Airbus be able to meet the order demand for these 360 aircraft?
According to Airbus's forecast, the order will be delivered by 2031. If this schedule is followed, then Airbus will need to produce about 50 aircraft per year from this year to meet the order on time. This is undoubtedly a huge challenge for Airbus.
In addition to the issue of production capacity, the price of the aircraft is also a factor that cannot be ignored. Although the exact price of the order has not been announced, it is conceivable that such a large order will definitely have a certain impact on the price of the aircraft. And, since Airbus' Tianjin plant is already running at full capacity, this could also lead to higher costs.
In any case, this large order signed between China's four major airlines and Airbus will undoubtedly have a profound impact on both sides. For Airbus, this means that they will have the opportunity to further expand their presence in the Chinese market, and for Chinese airlines, it will mean that they will be able to gain access to more advanced and environmentally friendly aircraft, thereby improving their competitiveness.
At the same time, this order has also played a positive role in promoting the development of China's aviation industry. It is understood that the Airbus Tianjin final assembly line, a joint venture between Airbus and AVIC, has become one of the world's largest single-aisle aircraft production lines. With the delivery of this order, Airbus' production scale in Tianjin will be further expanded, which will help enhance the overall strength and international competitiveness of China's aviation industry.
In short, the large order of 360 aircraft from the four major airlines is important good news for Airbus and the Chinese aviation market. However, to achieve this goal, Airbus still needs to face many challenges and difficulties. In any case, we are all looking forward to this day.