CHINA EAST AIR (00670) plans to purchase 101 Airbus A320NEO series aircraft.

CHINA EAST AIR (00670) announced that on March 25, 2026, the company signed an aircraft purchase agreement with Airbus in Shanghai, China, to purchase 101 A320NEO series aircraft. The aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to the company in batches between 2028 and 2032. Based on confidence in the future development of China's civil aviation industry and the company's overall fleet planning, the company plans to introduce 101 A320NEO series aircraft. The aircraft being introduced this time are the latest generation of narrow-body models with new engines and Airbus sharklet wingtips, which will further enhance the company's single aircraft capacity, reduce fuel consumption and unit operating costs, help the company maintain advanced and younger fleet, thereby enhancing market competitiveness, and supporting the company and China's civil aviation industry in achieving the "dual carbon" goals. The company is focusing on building a hub system with Shanghai as the leading hub, international hub cooperation, and key regional support. The introduction of these aircraft will provide strong support for the company's strategic direction of "flying further, flying internationally, and flying to emerging markets".