China has firmed up an expected order for 30 Boeing 737s for five carriers. The aircraft will be delivered in 2005 and 2006. Air China will be allocated five 737-700s; Hainan Airlines eight 737-800s; Shandong Airlines three 737-700s and four -800s; Shenzhen Airlines five 737-900s; and Xiamen Airlines five 737-700s. The 737-900 order represents Boeing's first for the model from China. The bulk order precedes Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's visit to Washington, under US pressure over China's trade surplus with the USA.
Source: Flight International
