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Boeing and China-based carrier Xiamen Airlines have finalised an order for ten next-generation 737-800 aircraft for $960m at list prices.

Established in 1984 as a joint venture between the Civil Aviation Administration of China and a municipal government, Xiamen Airlines started its commercial operation in 1985 with two 737-200s, serving three cities.

Operating an all-Boeing fleet, the airline has now expanded its fleet in service to 135 airplanes, including 17 737-700 aircraft, 108 737-800 aircraft, four 757-200 jets and six 787-8 Dreamliners.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes North East Asia sales senior vice-president Ihssane Mounir said: "The 737-800 is the best-selling version of the highly successful next-generation 737 family.

"We are pleased to see the 737-800 continues to play an important role in Xiamen Airlines’ fleet expansion."

"We are pleased to see the 737-800 continues to play an important role in Xiamen Airlines’ fleet expansion."

Last month, Boeing and Turkey’s low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines have finalised an order for five next-generation 737-800 airplanes, valued at around $505m based on expected list prices.

Pegasus Airlines and its subsidiaries, Air Manas and Izair, currently operate a fleet of 58 737-800 aircraft and a total of 69 aircraft.

In February, Boeing and Okay Airways announced a commitment for 12 737s, including eight MAX 8s, three 737 MAX 9s and one next-generation 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft.

The deal was valued at $1.3bn at current list prices and according to Boeing, the next-generation 737 family aircraft has received more than 7,000 orders worldwide.

Image: Xiamen Airlines has expanded its fleet to 135 airplanes. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.