Juneyao Airlines and Boeing finalise 787-9 order, first Boeing order for the airline

Juneyao Airlines and Boeing finalised (16-Feb-2017) an order for five 787-9 aircraft valued at USD1.32 billion at current list prices, marking the carrier's first Boeing order and first widebody order. The order also includes options for five more 787-9s. Juneyao operates domestic routes and short-haul international services to neighboring countries including Japan, South Korea and Thailand. The carrier plans to open new routes to North America, Europe and Australia by 2020. [more - original PR]