{"id":5675,"date":"2024-07-22T22:04:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nepalsamaj.com\/en\/?p=5675"},"modified":"2024-07-22T22:04:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-22T16:19:04","slug":"korean-air-orders-40-boeing-planes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nepalsamaj.com\/en\/korean-air-orders-40-boeing-planes\/","title":{"rendered":"Korean Air orders 40 Boeing planes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Korean Air lodged a firm order Monday for 40 Boeing 787 and 777X wide-body aircraft at Britain’s Farnborough airshow, handing a boost to the embattled US aviation giant.<\/p>\n

The deal, which includes an option for 10 more 787 planes, is worth $15 billion under catalogue prices for the fuel-efficient jets. However, airlines usually secure big discounts on lucrative contracts unveiled at the event.<\/p>\n

“I have full confidence in Boeing,” Korean Air chief executive Walter Cho told reporters at a signing ceremony unveiling the deal, in reference to the US group’s recent safety woes.<\/p>\n

“We are working on the new designs right now. We are always pursuing the best customer experience and comfort,” he added.<\/p>\n

The Seoul-based carrier expects the first delivery to be in 2028.<\/p>\n

“These new airplanes will elevate passenger comfort and enhance operational efficiency, while significantly reducing carbon emissions, supporting our long-term commitment to sustainable aviation,” said Cho.<\/p>\n

Britain’s biennial Farnborough Airshow, held in southeastern England, is a traditional dogfight between Boeing and European arch-rival Airbus in a battle for supremacy over orders.<\/p>\n

But Boeing has been hit by manufacturing backlogs amid safety concerns.<\/p>\n

In January, a fuselage panel blew out of a 737 MAX flown by Alaska Airlines, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing.<\/p>\n

Boeing on Monday also announced that US group National Airlines had placed a firm order for four 777-200 wide-body cargo planes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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