18-Jul-2013 9:58 AM
Hainan Airlines applies to launch Boeing 787 Beijing-Boston service from Apr-2014
Hainan Airlines submitted (17-Jul-2013) an application with CAAC to launch daily Boeing 787 service between Beijing and Boston from Apr-2014. CAAC is seeking public opinion on Hainan Airlines' application until 25-Jul-2013. As previously reported, Hainan Airlines took delivery of its first 787 earlier this month, with the carrier stating it plans to use the aircraft on domestic routes initially before deploying on international routes including Beijing-Chicago, Beijing-Seattle and Beijing-Toronto. [more - original PR - Chinese]