Donghai Airlines announces intent to purchase 25 737 MAX 8s, five 787-9s

Boeing and Donghai Airlines announced the airline’s intent to purchase 25 737 MAX 8s and five 787-9 Dreamliners at the 2016 Farnborough International Airshow. The agreement is valued at more than US$4bn at current list prices. Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines previously ordered 15 Next-Generation 737-800s and 10 737 MAX 8s in 2013. Donghai continues to fulfill its strategic plan to convert its business model from cargo services to passenger services. Boeing will work with Donghai Airlines to finalize the details of the agreement. The order will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.