Boeing on Thursday received an order for 50 new 737 airplanes from China Eastern Airlines, reportedly valued at around $4.6 billion.

The purchase was announced in a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The Boeing company released the following statement on the order: “Boeing is delighted with China Eastern Airlines’ decision to purchase 50 Next-Generation 737-800s as stated in their public disclosure to the Hong Kong stock exchange today.

“The airplanes will be operated by China United Airlines, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China Eastern Airlines, and other branches and subsidiaries of the carrier.

“The order will be posted on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once all contingencies are cleared.”