SHANGHAI, Feb. 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:
BA] and Juneyao Airlines announced today the finalization of an
order for five 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at about $1.32 billion at current list prices.
This new order, which also includes options for five more
787-9s, represents the Shanghai-based private airline's first Boeing
order and first widebody airplane order.
"Our strategic vision is to develop into an international
airline that provides high quality service with an extended
network, while ensuring excellent profitability," said Wang Junjin,
Chairman, Juneyao Airlines. "Today's order is set to play a key
role in our growing business in the years to come, and we look
forward to continuing our relationship with Boeing into the
future."
Juneyao Airlines, one of China's largest private carriers, was founded
in 2005 and started operation in 2006. It currently operates
domestic routes and short-haul international flights to neighboring
countries such as Japan,
South Korea and Thailand. The carrier plans to open new routes
to North America, Europe and Australia by 2020.
"We are pleased to welcome Juneyao Airlines as a new Boeing
customer," said Rick Anderson, vice
president of Sales for Northeast
Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This order is an
endorsement of their confidence in the 787 Dreamliner, which is the
first choice for many single-aisle operators to start widebody
operations."
The 787-9 Dreamliner will deliver unmatched fuel efficiency to
Juneyao Airlines, keeping the carrier competitive in this
challenging economic environment. The 787-9 leverages the
visionary design of the 787-8, offering passenger pleasing features
such as large, dimmable windows, large stow bins, modern LED
lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and
a smoother ride.
Contact:
Yukui Wang
Boeing China Communications
+86 10 5925 5505
yukui.wang@boeing.com
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