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Boeing to deliver Five Additional 787-9

Dreamliner jets to EVA Air

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.
oeing and Taiwan-based EVA Air have ongoing commitment to operate a more cially as passenger traffic returns to
Bfinalized an order for five additional sustainable fleet that will enable us to pre-pandemic levels in Asia,” said Stan
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, as EVA Air reduce carbon emissions, while provid- Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Com-
looks to expand its sustainable fleet ing our passengers with world-class mercial Airplanes. “EVA Air operates
while reducing carbon emissions. The service,” he further added. one of the most efficient and sustain-
repeat order will provide the airline with EVA Air has been a longstanding able widebody fleets in the world, with
increased capacity, greater range and partner of Boeing, operating one of the repeat orders for the 787 serving as
25% better fuel efficiency compared to most efficient and sustainable widebody a testament to the value this family
earlier-generation jets. The airline cur- fleets in the world. The airline’s invest- of airplanes brings to its network,” he
rently operates a fleet of 10 787s, includ- ment in the 787 family of airplanes has further added.
ing four 787-9s and six 787-10s. With enabled it to operate longer-haul flights The new order for the 787-9 Dream-
this new order, EVA Air has unfilled orders to North America, Europe and Asia while liners will enable EVA Air to continue
for seven 787-10s and nine 787-9s. reducing fuel consumption and carbon its commitment to sustainability while
“Our 787 fleet has become the emissions. The Dreamliner’s advanced providing world-class service to its pas-
foundation of our carbon-neutral technology and design, which includes sengers. The airline’s fleet of 787s has
growth strategy and we will continue lightweight composite materials and ad- become the foundation of its carbon-
to leverage this airplane’s unrivaled vanced GEnx engines, make it one of the neutral growth strategy, and the invest-
efficiency and performance for many most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world. ment in additional Dreamliners will allow
years to come,” said Clay Sun, President “With additional Dreamliners, EVA Air it to further reduce its carbon footprint
of EVA Air. “This new order supports our is well positioned for growth, espe- while expanding its operations

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