Airbus: China has ‘wait and see’ philosophy on new aircraft types

The pilot shortage, air traffic congestion and passenger growth are creating bottlenecks in China, Airbus president Eric Chen told reporters in Beijing. He also said the need for larger aircraft is rising. Chen said Airbus has not sold a lot of A350s to China, even if it will be the right aircraft...

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