C919 Rejected by China’s Own Airlines! No Orders, $20B Spent on 148 Airbus Jets

C919 Rejected by China’s Own Airlines! No Orders, $20B Spent on 148 Airbus Jets

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In the final days of December 2025, a major shift in China’s aviation industry made headlines. Five Chinese airlines have placed a massive order with Airbus, purchasing a total of 148 aircraft.

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