Shanghai based Juneyao Air (previously Juneyao Airlines) announced that it plans to sign an Aircraft Purchase Agreement with Airbus, under which it will purchase 25 Airbus A320 series aircraft for a total price of US$4.1 billion.
Subject to the approval by state, Airbus will deliver the aircraft to Juneyao Airlines in batches between 2028 and 2032.
The December 29 announcement stated that the transaction aligns with the company's development plan and market demand. It will expand the company's carrying capacity , benefiting its overall development strategy and long-term capacity replenishment.
The announcement read as,
Shanghai Juneyao Airlines Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "the Company" or "Juneyao Airlines") intends to enter into an "Aircraft Purchase Agreement" with Airbus (AIRBUSS.AS, hereinafter referred to as "Airbus"). According to the agreement, the Company will purchase 25 Airbus A320 series aircraft from Airbus (hereinafter referred to as "this Transaction"). After approval by the State, Airbus will deliver the aforementioned aircraft to the Company in batches from 2028 to 2032.
The announcement further read as,
"On December 29, 2025, the company's 22nd meeting of the 5th Board of Directors approved the "Proposal on the Company's Purchase of Aircraft," which is subject to shareholder approval and national approval."
The new aircraft will be delivered in batches from 2028 to 2032, with the actual net increase in capacity remaining within a controllable range. The fulfillment of this aircraft procurement contract will have no significant impact on the company's operating results for this year, nor will it have an adverse impact on future operating results.
The company will provide funds for this transaction using its own funds, commercial bank loans, and other financing methods.
The transaction proceeds will be paid in installments , and it is not expected to have a significant impact on the company's cash flow or business operations. This transaction will not result in related-party transactions or competition with other companies, and the aforementioned contract will not affect the company's business independence.
Juneyao Airlines stated that Airbus offered the company significant price discounts in the aircraft transactions, therefore the actual transaction price of the aforementioned aircraft will be significantly lower than the base price of the aircraft.
Shanghai Juneyao Airlines Co., Ltd. is a subsidiary of Shanghai Juneyao (Group) Co., Ltd., and officially commenced operations in September 2006. As of July 2025, the company will have 93 Airbus A320 series aircraft and 10 787-9 Dreamliners , forming a dual-fleet transportation system.
A320 family isa single-aisle, twin-engine, medium-to-short-range passenger aircraft , as one of the world's best-selling commercial aircraft, it typically has a passenger capacity of 150-180 seats and a range of 4,900-6,200 kilometers.
As of 2025, the cumulative number of deliveries has exceeded 12,260, surpassing the Boeing 737 family to become the most delivered aircraft in aviation history.
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