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Euronews • Evelyn Ann-Marie Dom

China signals intent to buy up to 120 Airbus jets after Xi–Merz talks

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said China plans to order up to 120 additional Airbus aircraft after his meetings with President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing. Reports say the commitment may be placed through Beijing’s central procurement agency, a major demand signal for Airbus in China.

2026-02-25T07:06:23.116115-08:00
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Aviation A2Z • Shweta Shukla

Etihad Airways Withdraws Airbus A380 from 6 Major Global Routes

By Aviation A2Z: Etihad Airways (EY) has officially ended Airbus A380 operations on six international routes from its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), marking a significant shift in its long-haul network strategy.

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2026-02-24T21:57:36.319019-08:00