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Shandong Airlines Leases 10 Boeing 737s for $405 Million

3/28/2026

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Shandong Airlines, a subsidiary of Air China, plans to lease 10 Boeing 737s for 2.88 billion yuan (US$405 million).
The aircraft will be delivered over two years, with lease terms of 10–12 years.
The move reflects demand for American-built jets amid US-China tensions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's postponed China visit.
Shandong Airlines operates over 4,400 weekly flights across China.
The airline has a longstanding preference for Boeing aircraft.

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Shandong Airlines, a subsidiary of Air China, plans to lease 10 Boeing 737s for 2.88 billion yuan (US$405 million).
The aircraft will be delivered over two years, with lease terms of 10–12 years.
The move reflects demand for American-built jets amid US-China tensions ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's postponed China visit.
Shandong Airlines operates over 4,400 weekly flights across China.
The airline has a longstanding preference for Boeing aircraft.