China’s Ruili Airlines orders 6 Boeing 787-9s

Ruili Airlines has ordered 6 Boeing 787-9 aircraft, in a deal valued at US$1.54b at list prices. The aircraft will be used for international expansion. A delivery schedule was not released. Launched in May 2014, Ruili operates a fleet of 9 aircraft on 16 domestic routes with 46 daily departures. The carrier plans to expand its fleet to 11 aircraft by the end of this year and to 80 aircraft by the end of 2025. In 2015, Ruili committed to buy 30 Boeing 737 MAXs with the financial support of AVIC International Leasing. Other Chinese carriers have also ordered Boeing 787-9 aircraft: Air China has ordered 15 787-9 aircraft and received its first one May 18; China Eastern has ordered 15 787-9s; and Hainan Airlines has 30 787-9s on order. <br/>