The CAAC also said it will not approve applications to set up new airlines. Existing carriers are to be refunded some of the infrastructure fees and business taxes paid in 2008, and will be exempted from these charges in the first half of 2009. Chinese airlines account for 69 of the 437 planes delivered by Airbus through November 30, and 11 per cent of total orders received during the period. Chinese airlines account for 19 of Boeing’s 338 deliveries, with 210 orders outstanding, as of the end of November.