China Southern Airlines places order for 40 Airbus planes

China Southern Airlines said on Thursday its unit will buy 40 A320NEO family aircraft from European planemaker Airbus for $4.85 billion.

Xiamen Airlines, which is majority owned by China Southern Airlines, will purchase the jets to be delivered between 2024 and 2027.

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