Hainan Airlines unit Urumqi Air is set to acquire 40 Comac ARJ21-700 regional jets in a deal worth $1.5 billion.
The airline signalled its intention to sign for the aircraft in a stock market statement disclosed on 11 November. The deal still awaits shareholder approval.
The regional jets would be delivered between 2025 and 2032.
Urumqi operates 18 Boeing 737-800s. It has previously been linked with a order for ARJ21s, but the status of these aircraft is not clear.
Hainan Airlines group has adjusted its Comac aircraft order, with unit Urumqi Air to no longer take delivery of 30 C919s.
Air China has signed an agreement with Comac to become the launch customer for the latter’s C929 widebody programme, marking a new milestone for the in-development programme.
Vietnam has taken delivery of three Beechcraft T-6C basic trainer aircraft, as the nation’s air force looks to bolster its training capabilities.
Brazilian carrier Azul believes it has secured enough additional aircraft to support its target of increasing capacity by 10% next year.believes it has secured enough additional aircraft as it targets a 10% increase in capacity next year.
US commuter carrier Cape Air has revealed a Britten-Norman BN-2 Islander adorned with a colourful Caribbean-themed livery to celebrate its 35th year of operations.
Restructuring Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet will add more flights using reactivated De Havilland Canada Dash 8 Q400s after disclosing a settlement to take ownership of 13 of the twin-turboprops.
