Boeing scores Korean Air Dreamliner order
Korean Air has agreed to order 30 Boeing Dreamliner jets as the airline looks to refresh its long haul fleet.
The airline will buy 10 787-9s and 10 new 787-10 jets valued at $6.3 billion at current list prices, and will also lease an additional 10 Dreamliners.
It was the first aircraft deal announced by Boeing at the Paris Air Show.
It is a boost for embattled Boeing which began the air show with an apology over its handling of the 737 Max crisis.
In contrast rival Airbus announced $13 billion of orders on the first day of the show.
The new jets will increase Korean Air’s long haul fleet four-fold as it looks to expand its fleet as well as replace older jets.
The carrier currently has 10 787-9 Dreamliners.
"The planes will ‘become the backbone of our long haul fleet for many year to come’ said Korean Air chairman Walter Cho.
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