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China Airlines confirmed order up to 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliner, investing in fuel-efficient wide-body aircraft to expand passenger and cargo operations.
The agreement includes a firm request for 16 planes 787-9 longer range with options for eight additional aircraft, a historic purchase that will allow the airline to meet its sustainability long-term.
"We are excited to present the 787-9 Dreamliner in our operations as we continue to upgrade our fleet with more modern and fuel-efficient aircraft. add the 787 of the latest generation will help us reduce carbon emissions, while providing our customers with unmatched levels of comfort.", said the president of China Airlines, Hsieh Su-Chien.
The best-selling model in the Dreamliner family, the 787-9, will enable China Airlines to operate with the lowest travel cost among mid-size wide-body aircraft, while reducing fuel use and emissions by up to 25 % compared to the aircraft it replaces. Since entering service in 2011, fuel efficiency, the flexibility and scope of the family 787 have allowed airlines to open more than 325 new non-stop routes and reduce carbon emissions in 80 billion pounds.
"The superior fuel efficiency and range of the 787, combined with the existing fleet of 777-300IS China Airlines, "They will allow the airline to grow efficiently and also expand its global route network.", said Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales and Marketing, Boeing. . «This is a historic order in our continued partnership with China Airlines, and market-leading efficiencies 787 "They will play an important role in promoting the airline's sustainability efforts.".
Powered by advanced engines and a suite of environmentally progressive technologies, the family 787 has an airport noise footprint which is a 60% smaller than the previous generation of aircraft. What's more, the revolutionary composite structures of the 787 resist corrosion and are perfect for operating in hot and humid climates serviced by Taipei-based China Airlines.
China Airlines now has orders 22 planes Boeing, including six 777 freighters. The airline also currently operates 10 777-300IS (extended range), which will form a highly efficient wide-body fleet and complement its new fleet of 787.
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