China Southern Airlines and its subsidiary Xiamen Airlines have agreed to purchase 137 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in a deal with a combined list price of $21.4 billion.
China Southern disclosed the agreement in a filing on April 29, 2026, stating it will acquire 102 A320neo series aircraft, while Xiamen Airlines will buy 35. Airlines typically receive discounts on large orders of this size, and China Southern noted the terms align with previous Airbus purchases.
Deliveries for China Southern are scheduled from 2028 through 2032, with Xiamen Airlines expecting its aircraft between 2029 and 2032. The deal awaits approval from shareholders and relevant state authorities.
This order reflects ongoing fleet renewal efforts among China’s largest carriers. China Southern, based in Guangzhou, operates as one of the country’s three major state-owned airlines. Xiamen Airlines, headquartered in Fujian, is majority-owned by China Southern and has previously relied on Boeing aircraft for its fleet.
Recent Airbus orders from Chinese operators include 101 A320neo jets from China Eastern in March and 148 A320s from various airlines and a leasing group last year.