SEATTLE, July 9, 2015 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] is delighted with China Eastern Airlines’ decision to purchase 50 Next-Generation 737-800s as stated in their public disclosure to the Hong Kong stock exchange today.

The airplanes will be operated by China United Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China Eastern Airlines, and other branches and subsidiaries of the carrier.

The order will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.

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