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Boeing to deliver Five Additional 787-9 Dreamliner jets to EVA Air

Boeing to deliver Five Additional 787-9 Dreamliner jets to EVA Air.
The Dreamliner's advanced technology includes lightweight composite materials and advanced GEnx engines, making it one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world.

EVA Air currently operates a fleet of 10 787s, including four 787-9s and six 787-10s. With this new order, EVA Air has unfilled orders for seven 787-10s and nine 787-9s.

Boeing and Taiwan-based EVA Air have finalized an order for five additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, as EVA Air looks to expand its sustainable fleet while reducing carbon emissions. The repeat order will provide the airline with increased capacity, greater range and 25% better fuel efficiency compared to earlier-generation jets. The airline currently operates a fleet of 10 787s, including four 787-9s and six 787-10s. With this new order, EVA Air has unfilled orders for seven 787-10s and nine 787-9s.

“Our 787 fleet has become the foundation of our carbon-neutral growth strategy and we will continue to leverage this airplane’s unrivaled efficiency and performance for many years to come,” said Clay Sun, President of EVA Air. “This new order supports our ongoing commitment to operate a more sustainable fleet that will enable us to reduce carbon emissions, while providing our passengers with world-class service,” he further added.

EVA Air has been a longstanding partner of Boeing, operating one of the most efficient and sustainable widebody fleets in the world. The airline’s investment in the 787 family of airplanes has enabled it to operate longer-haul flights to North America, Europe and Asia while reducing fuel consumption and carbon emissions. The Dreamliner’s advanced technology and design, which includes lightweight composite materials and advanced GEnx engines, make it one of the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world.

“With additional Dreamliners, EVA Air is well positioned for growth, especially as passenger traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels in Asia,” said Stan Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “EVA Air operates one of the most efficient and sustainable widebody fleets in the world, with repeat orders for the 787 serving as a testament to the value this family of airplanes brings to its network,” he further added.

The new order for the 787-9 Dreamliners will enable EVA Air to continue its commitment to sustainability while providing world-class service to its passengers. The airline’s fleet of 787s has become the foundation of its carbon-neutral growth strategy, and the investment in additional Dreamliners will allow it to further reduce its carbon footprint while expanding its operations.