Boeing announced on Tuesday that Xiamen Airlines, China's only all-Boeing carrier, has finalized an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order, valued at $960 million at list prices, will be posted on the website once all contingencies are cleared.
Mirroring the rapid growth of China's air travel industry, the airline has expanded its fleet to 135 airplanes - 17 737-700s, 108 737-800s, four 757-200s and six 787-8 Dreamliners.
Founded in 1984 as the first joint venture between the Civil Aviation Administration of China and a municipal government, Xiamen Airlines began flying passengers in 1985 with two 737-200s serving three cities.
China has decided to extend its visa waiver policy to ordinary passport holders from Canada and the United Kingdom starting from Feb 17.
Forty-one new port-of-entry duty-free shops have been established nationwide, with Xiamen Xiang'an International Airport, Xiamen Wutong Passenger Wharf, and Xiamen International Cruise Center included on the list.
