China Airlines firms up an order of eight 787-9 Dreamliners

China Airlines finalized an order for eight 787-9 Dreamliners becoming the newest customer for 787-10. This firm order, was previously posted to Boeing’s Orders and Deliveries as unidentified and follows as the airline’s first-ever order for 16 787-9s announced last year. With this order, China Airlines will introduce 24, 787s over the next several years strengthening the airline’s existing global network. The 787 enables China Airlines to reduce fuel use and emissions by 20%, which will support the airline to meet its sustainability goals. Boeing claims that the 787 family is selling at the highest rate in its history, receiving