Air China has placed an order with Boeing for
six additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) jetliners.
The order is valued at more than US$2
billion at current list prices and bolsters Air China’s long-haul
widebody fleet as it looks to expand its international network.
“The 777-300ER has consistently proved its value
as a long-haul flagship for our customers around the world, making
it the preferred choice for Air China’s international expansion,”
said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president, Northeast Asia Sales,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This order reflects the strength of
our decades-long relationship with Air China and we look forward
to partnering with Air China on additional opportunities in the
future.”
Air China currently operates a
fleet 174 Boeing airplanes, including nearly all current Boeing
production models, including the Next-Generation 737, 747-8
Intercontinental as well as 777-300ERs.
With this new
order, Air China will increase its unfilled airplane orders with
Boeing to 90 units, which include orders for new 787-9 Dreamliners.
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