NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.,
June 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- EVA Air today celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing
[NYSE:BA] 787-10 Dreamliner, marking the first of 20
super-efficient 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density
routes within Asia later this
summer. The airline, which is also celebrating its 30th
anniversary this year, already operates a fleet of four 787-9
Dreamliners.
"The 787 Dreamliner has become the flagship of our fleet and we
will leverage the airplane's unrivaled fuel efficiency, reliability
and size to operate high-density markets in Asia," said Steve
Lin, Chairman of EVA Air. "The 787-10 offers around 15
percent more cabin space and cargo capacity compared to our
existing 787-9s and this added capability will allow us to explore
new opportunities for future growth in the emerging markets within
Asia Pacific. As a five-star
airline, we are committed to providing world-class service and
products to our customers and these new airplanes will be key to
our long-term success."
Built with lightweight composite materials and powered by
advanced GEnx engines, EVA Air's 787-10 is the largest member of
the fuel-efficient and passenger-pleasing Dreamliner family. At 224
feet long (68 meters), EVA Air's 787-10 can serve 342 passengers in
a two-class configuration, which is 38 more seats than EVA Air's
787-9 Dreamliner.
"EVA Air is an award-winning carrier and has formed a dynamic
long-haul fleet. With their 777-300ERs, 787-9s and now the 787-10,
EVA Air will have an incredible widebody family to serve its
passengers and grow its international network for many years to
come," said Ihssane Mounir, senior
vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing of The Boeing
Company. "We are extremely honored that EVA is building their
future around the 787 Dreamliner family and I am confident that the
passenger-pleasing capabilities of the airplane will contribute
immensely to the airline's reputation as a five star airline."
Powered by a suite of new technologies and a revolutionary
design, the 787-10 set a new benchmark for fuel efficiency and
operating economics when it entered commercial service last year.
The airplane allows operators to achieve 25 percent better fuel
efficiency per seat compared to the previous airplanes in its
class. The 787 is currently in service with some of the world's
leading airlines and has garnered orders and commitments of up to
50 airplanes thus far in 2019.
Boeing Global Service's suite of digital solutions, including
Maintenance Performance Toolbox, Airplane Health Management and
Jeppesen FliteDeck Pro electronic flight bag tools, continue to
help EVA Air drive efficiency and improve performance across its
fleet of 787 aircraft. As a customer of Boeing's Component Services
Program, EVA Air has convenient access to a global support network
with high-value rotable parts, components and line-replaceable
units.
A member of Star Alliance, EVA
Air serves international routes with approximately 565 weekly
flights. Onboard the airline's new 787 Dreamliner, passengers can
experience EVA Air's new Royal
Laurel class seats designed by Designworks, a BMW Group
company. At 23 inches wide, the new seats feature privacy panels,
full lie-flat capabilities as well as enhanced in-flight
entertainment systems. EVA Air also partnered with Teague, to
redesign its economy class seats, which are produced by Recaro.
Contact:
Kevin Yoo
International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206 766 2906
kevin.k.yoo@boeing.com
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