Chinese Airlines Trim Order for Boeing 787s
From Associated Press
China confirmed the bulk of a large order for Boeing’s new 787 Dreamliner, but the aircraft manufacturer was trying to determine why the 50-plane sale was 10 short of what the Chinese had announced earlier.
Airlines involved in the deal are the national flag carrier Air China, Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and Shanghai Airlines, the official New China News Agency reported. The deal with Chicago-based Boeing Co. is worth $6 billion, according to the report.
The deal announced in January, however, involved six airlines -- including China Southern -- and was for 60 787s worth $7.2 billion. China Southern and affiliate Xiamen signed a contract in April to buy 45 Boeing 737s.
