Is Airbus eyeing a large Chinese order?

Airbus is currently in talks with China for dozens of jets, Reuters reports, besides the French President Emmanuel Macron is currently on a three-day visit to China. According to sources in the President’s office, “the negotiations between the two sides are currently underway.” Accompanying the president is a delegation of French business leaders including representatives from Airbus. The objective of the visit is to ensure that a balanced economic relationship with China benefits French businesses and consumers”. In July 2022, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, and China Southern Airlines signed up for 292 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Meanwhile this is