China places new order for 66 Airbus jets

Published 12:48 pm Thursday, November 4, 2010

China Aviation Supplies Holding Co. has placed a new orde for 66 Airbus jets.

The two signed a deal Thursday for 102 aircraft, 36 of which previously had been accounted for. The 66 new aircraft ordered include 50 A320s, six A330s and ten A350 XWBs.

The agreement was signed today by Li Hai, President of CAS and Tom Enders, President and CEO of Airbus at the Elysée Palace in Paris, in the presence of visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao, French President Nicolas Sarkozy, UK Minister for Industry Mark Prisk and Louis Gallois, CEO of EADS.

“We feel privileged that China continues to choose Airbus aircraft for the further development of its fleet. The order for Airbus’ eco-efficient aircraft underlines China’s ambition to grow sustainably,” said Tom Enders, in a statement.