Wed, Mar 09, 2011
Airline Becomes The First Chinese Customer For Boeing's Newest
Jumbo Jet
Boeing and Air China have signed an agreement for the purchase
of five 747-8 Intercontinental jetliners. Air China is the first
Chinese carrier to contract the passenger version of the new,
fuel-efficient 747-8.
Artist's Concept
The agreement, inked Monday, requires Chinese government
approval, at which time it will be posted to the Boeing Orders
& Deliveries website. "Air China has been operating 747s since
the 1980s," said He Li, vice president of Air China. "The new, high
capacity Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental will deliver exceptional
economics and a great flying experience to our
customers."
Air China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China,
will use the airplanes to expand its international routes. "The
technologically advanced 747-8 Intercontinental will deliver
improved operating economics, efficiency and environmental
performance in support of Air China's continued growth," said
Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales & Marketing, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "Air China has become one of the fastest
growing airlines in the world and today is one of the world's
largest carriers. We're proud to be part of their success and
look forward to continuing our long and enduring partnership."
The new 747-8 Intercontinental carries 467 passengers in a
three-class configuration. The airplane features a new wing design
and an upgraded flight deck. Using 787-technology GEnx-2B engines,
the airplane will be quieter, produce lower emissions and achieve
better fuel economy than any competing jetliner. It also increases
cargo volume by 26 percent.
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