Korean Air Lines Plans to Order 30 Boeing 787 Planes

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Korean Air Lines is set to order up to 30 new jets from Boeing, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Sunday June 2. The South Korean airline is currently deciding between Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner and additional A350s from Airbus, as stated by Korean Air Chairman and CEO Cho Won-Tae in an interview.

Cho indicated that the decision, which is favoring the 787 Dreamliner, is expected to be announced at the Farnborough Airshow. This prominent aviation event is scheduled to take place from July 22-26 in Britain.

In March, Korean Air Lines had already announced a significant purchase of 33 Airbus A350 wide-body jets, a deal valued at $13.7 billion. This upcoming order with Boeing signifies the airline’s continued expansion and modernization of its fleet.

Korean Air’s Current Widebody Fleet

  • 23 Airbus A330, average age: 18.1 years, oldest: 18 A330-300s (19.3 years)
  • 44 Boeing 777, average age: 12.3 years, oldest: 8 777-200ER (18.8 years) and 4 777-300 (24.8 years)
  • 13 Boeing 787-9s, 7 ordered, average age: less than 3 years
  • 20 Boeing 787-10 ordered, deliveries from 2024

The potential order from Boeing underscores Korean Air Lines’ strategic move to enhance its aircraft lineup with advanced, fuel-efficient jets, aligning with global trends in the aviation industry toward more sustainable operations.

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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, seekingalpha.com

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