SEATTLE, March 30,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and EVA Air
today finalized an order for five additional 787-9 Dreamliners, a
repeat order for Boeing's super-efficient widebody jet. EVA Air's
follow-on investment in the 787 will enable the airline to further
reduce carbon emissions and sustainably grow its fleet.
"Our 787 fleet has become the foundation of our carbon-neutral
growth strategy and we will continue to leverage this airplane's
unrivaled efficiency and performance for many years to come," said
Clay Sun, President of EVA Air.
"This new order supports our ongoing commitment to operate a more
sustainable fleet that will enable us to reduce carbon emissions,
while providing our passengers with world-class service."
Built with lightweight composite materials and powered by
advanced GEnx engines, the 787-9 will provide the five-star airline
with increased capacity, greater range and 25% better fuel
efficiency compared to earlier-generation jets. EVA Air's 787 fleet
has provided the airline with added flexibility on long-haul routes
to North America, Europe and Asia.
"EVA Air operates one of the most efficient and sustainable
widebody fleets in the world, with repeat orders for the 787
serving as a testament to the value this family of airplanes brings
to its network," said Stan Deal,
president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With additional
Dreamliners, EVA Air is well positioned for growth, especially as
passenger traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels in Asia."
The Taipei-based airline
currently operates a fleet of 10 787s, including four 787-9s and
six 787-10s. With this new order, EVA Air has unfilled orders for
seven 787-10s and nine 787-9s. EVA Air also operates one of the
world's largest 777 fleets with more than 40 airplanes, including
passenger and freighter models, with one 777 Freighter on
order.
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