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Boeing gets $4.6bn order from China's Shandong Airlines
China's Shandong Airlines has said that it has placed an order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft, worth $4.6bn (£2.7bn) at list prices.
Chinese carriers have been looking to increase their fleets to cater for a growing domestic demand for air travel.
When contacted by the BBC, Boeing said it had received an order from the airline, but refused to confirm the number of planes.
The order still needs to be approved by the Chinese government.
"Boeing is delighted with Shandong Airlines' strong interest in the efficient 737 airplane and we continue to work with them and the Chinese government to determine the best way to meet their requirement," the plane maker said in a statement.
http://www.bbc.com/news/business-27107339
