SEATTLE, Jan. 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] today delivered the 8,888th 737 to come off the
production line to Xiamen Airlines. The airplane, a Next-Generation
737-800, features a special livery commemorating the airplane's
significance.
Just as seven is considered a lucky number for Boeing, eight is
considered to be a fortunate number in Chinese culture because it
sounds similar to the word that means "prosperity" or "wealth."
"We are excited to celebrate this fantastic milestone with
Boeing," said Che Shanglun, president and chairman, Xiamen
Airlines. "This milestone delivery comes at a good time to cater to
strong travel demand over the upcoming Chinese Spring Festival
period. With the special lucky number livery, the airplane also
brings our best wishes of good fortune for our
passengers."
"Xiamen Airlines is a valued Boeing customer, and we are proud
they're taking delivery of this milestone airplane," said
Ihssane Mounir, senior vice
president of Sales and Marketing for Northeast Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"The 737 has been an essential part of Xiamen's all-Boeing fleet, and we look forward
to celebrating more achievements together as the airline continues
to expand their network."
Formed in 1984 as China's first
joint venture between the Civil Aviation Administration of
China and a municipal government,
Xiamen Airlines is China's only
all-Boeing carrier. The airline began flying passengers in 1985
with two 737-200s serving three cities.
With this delivery, Xiamen Airlines has now expanded its fleet
size to 133 Boeing airplanes, including 17 737-700s, 106 737-800s,
4 757-200s and 6 787-8s. The carrier is regarded as one of the most
profitable airlines in the world, with a record of 29 consecutive
years of profit.
Contact:
Sunny Xu
Boeing China Communications
+86 10 5925 5588
sunny.xu2@boeing.com
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