Airbus bullish on Chinese demand for widebody aircraft

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus Group SE said it plans to offer training to pilots and engineers for its new A350 widebody plane at the Hua Ou Aviation Training Center in Beijing, a joint venture of Airbus and China Aviation Supplies Holding Co.

The group said it is bullish on the country's demand for widebody aircraft, fueled by fast-growing long-haul international routes.

Airbus said it will also offer training about the structure of composite materials at Hua Ou Aviation Training Center to Chinese and Asian customers.