EVERETT, Wash., May 16, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] and China Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the
world's first co-branded 777 during a ceremony in Everett, marking the carrier's 10th
777-300ER (Extended Range).
"We are delighted to celebrate 100 years of Boeing by working
together with Boeing to accomplish the first co-branded livery
777-300ER," said Steve Chang, Vice
President of Corporate Planning, China Airlines. "This is our
10th 777 from Boeing and since our first 777 entered
into service in 2014, we have been exceedingly satisfied with its
outstanding performance which was further affirmed by our happy
passengers."
In 2004, China Airlines became the first airline in the world to
use Boeing's co-branded livery on its latest 747-400. That airplane
was nicknamed the 'Blue Whale' by the airline and was the first
co-branded twin-aisle airplane in the world.
"The Boeing Company is truly honored to celebrate yet another
milestone delivery with China Airlines," said Ray Conner, President and CEO of Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "It is fitting that the first co-branded 777
is delivered to China Airlines, especially as Boeing celebrates its
centennial this year. The airplane is the perfect symbol our
enduring 50+ years of partnership."
With this delivery, China Airlines now operates a fleet of 10
777-300ERs and continues to bolster its long-haul routes to the
North American and European markets. Taiwan's flag carrier also introduced a new,
state-of-the-art cabin interior onboard its 777-300ERs designed by
award-winning Taiwanese architect Ray
Chen.
Each of the airline's 10 777-300ERs are configured to seat 358
passengers in a three-class layout highlighted by the new 'Family
Couch' seats in economy class. China Airlines is the only airline
in North Asia to feature the
Family Couch seats, where three economy seats convert into a flat
surface to provide passengers with added rest and relaxation.
The Boeing 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine,
long-haul airplane. The 777-300ER is equipped with the world's most
powerful GE90-115B commercial jet engine, and can travel, with a
standard three class configuration, a maximum range of 7,825
nautical miles (14,490 kilometers).
Headquartered in Taoyuan, China Airlines is the largest carrier
in Taiwan with a Group fleet of
nearly 90 airplanes. The airline currently serves more than 13
million passengers annually to over 118 destinations across the
globe.
Contact:
Kevin Yoo
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+1 206-766-2906
kevin.k.yoo@boeing.com
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