Mon, Jul 25, 2011
Three More Of The Long-Range Aircraft To Be Delivered By The
End Of The Year
The first 777-300ER (extended range) has been delivered to Air
China, the flag carrier of the People's Republic of China. The new
airplane is the first of 19 777-300ERs Air China has on order with
Boeing. With this new addition to its fleet, Air China becomes the
first airline on the Chinese mainland to operate the new generation
777 family member.
Delivery Ceremony Boeing Photo
"The introduction of this brand new aircraft is not only a
milestone in the cooperation history between Boeing and Air China,
but also an important symbol to deepen our relationship," said He
Li, Vice President of Air China. "The 777-300ER will be the
backbone of our long-haul international fleet in the coming years
and enable us to fulfill our ambition to be a large network carrier
with international competitiveness."
Boeing is scheduled to deliver an additional three 777-300ERs to
Air China by the end of 2011. Air China will use the airplanes for
route expansion including direct routes to Frankfurt, London and
Paris, as well as for gradual replacement of the Boeing 747-400s
currently serving North American routes.
"We have witnessed the rapid development of Air China and we're
honored to be part of their success by providing our best products
and services," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Sales
for Greater China and Korea, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The new
generation 777-300ER is a great choice for Air China. Its
structural efficiency, industry-leading reliability and brand-new
cabin design combine to help the airline remain profitable and
provide superior passenger experience."
Air China, a member of the Star Alliance, is the most profitable
airline in world as well as the world's largest carrier by market
value. Air China owns 158 Boeing aircraft, making up 60 percent of
its fleet.
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