China Airlines Announces Order for Eight 787 Dreamliners at Paris Air Show

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China Airlines has finalized an order for eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at the 2023 Paris Air Show. The order also includes the conversion of six 787-9s to the larger 787-10 model. With this order, China Airlines will introduce a total of 24 787s to its fleet, enabling the airline to reduce fuel use and emissions by 20% to meet its sustainability goals. The 787 family has received over 250 orders and commitments in the past six months, making it the highest-selling aircraft in its history.

LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and China Airlines today finalized an order for eight 787-9 Dreamliners at the 2023 Paris Air Show. This firm order, which was previously posted to Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website as unidentified, follows the airline's first-ever order for 16 787-9s announced last year. 

China Airlines also becomes the newest 787-10 customer as it converts six 787-9s to the 787-10, the largest member of the 787 family, to add flexibility and capacity on its regional network as passenger demand continues to rise above pre-pandemic levels.

With this order, the carrier will introduce 24 super-efficient 787s over the next several years, strengthening the airline's existing global network. The 787 enables China Airlines to reduce fuel use and emissions by 20%, which will support the airline to meet its sustainability goals.

The 787 family is selling at the highest rate in its history, receiving more than 250 orders and commitments in the past six months.

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FAQ

What is the latest order announced by China Airlines at the Paris Air Show?

China Airlines has announced an order for eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.

How many 787-9s did China Airlines order last year?

China Airlines ordered 16 787-9s last year.

What is China Airlines converting six 787-9s to?

China Airlines is converting six 787-9s to the larger 787-10 model.

How many 787s will China Airlines introduce to its fleet with this order?

China Airlines will introduce a total of 24 787s to its fleet.

What is the expected fuel use and emissions reduction with the 787s?

The 787s will enable China Airlines to reduce fuel use and emissions by 20%.

How many orders and commitments has the 787 family received in the past six months?

The 787 family has received over 250 orders and commitments in the past six months.