Boeing Wins Order From China for 150 Jets

Boeing Co. won an order for 150 of its 737 aircraft from China in a transaction valued at as much as $9 billion. The contract widens the company’s lead over European rival Airbus.

China Aviation Supplies Import & Export Group, a state-owned company that buys planes for the nation’s airlines, is scheduled to sign the agreement Sunday during a visit to Beijing by President Bush.