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| Stan Deal, President and CEO Boeing Commercial Airplanes, and Su-Chien Hsieh, Chairman of China Airlines, signing today's order for eight 787-9 Dreamliners at the 2023 Paris Air Show. |
China Airlines has finalized an order for eight Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and converted six of its previously ordered 787-9s to the 787-10 variant. This brings the total number of Dreamliners in the airline's fleet to 24, all of which will be delivered by 2028.
The new Dreamliners will be delivered from 2026 onwards and will be allocated to regional, Oceania, and long-haul routes. The Taiwan-based carrier plans to configure these aircraft in a three-class configuration with Business, Premium Economy, and Economy class cabins.
This order is a vote of confidence in the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and a sign that China Airlines is planning for future growth. The 787 Dreamliner is a popular aircraft with airlines around the world, and it is expected to remain in production for many years to come.
The order also shows that China Airlines is committed to expanding its network and offering its passengers a more comfortable flying experience. The 787 Dreamliner is one of the most technologically advanced aircraft in the world, and it will provide China Airlines with a competitive advantage in the global aviation market.