Air Premia to purchase five Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets:
30 October 2019: Air Premia has planned to buy five Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes. This follows an agreement to lease three 787-9 jets from Air Lease Corporation earlier this year. Air Premia will launch operations in 2020 and is poised to become South Korea's second Dreamliner operator.
The commitment is valued at $1.4 billion at list prices, will be reflected on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website when it is finalised.
"This is an exciting decision for Air Premia as we look to deliver a world-class experience to our customers, while also operating the most fuel-efficient fleet," said Peter Sim, CEO of Air Premia. "With the 787-9's superior fuel efficiency and range capabilities, this investment fits perfectly with our unique business model and will position Air Premia for sustainable long-term growth."
"We are honoured to welcome Air Premia as Boeing's newest customer. As new entrants in Asia continue to launch innovative business models and strategies for growth, we are excited that Air Premia have selected the 787-9 Dreamliner to power their future fleet," said Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, The Boeing Company. "The super-efficient 787-9 is a perfect fit for this new hybrid airline. The market-leading economics and capabilities of the Dreamliner will enable Air Premia to offer the best-in-class service to its customers at competitive fares."
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