Korean Air could order more 787s

Korean Air could order more Boeing 787s as replacements for its ageing 777-200ERs. President and COO Walter Cho says that the carrier could order more 787-9s or even the larger -10 to replace its oldest 777s. “We're looking into it. Since we first ordered the plane, there has been a lot more options within the 787 family. We're looking into other types, but we definitely need more to replace the older fleet of 777s,” he says. The carrier’s 14 777-200ERs range in age from 9.9 to 20.6 years, and are all powered by Pratt & Whitney PW4090 engines. Korean Air now operates a fleet of 4 787-9s, having taken delivery of the first of the type in June. It has a further 6 aircraft on order, and options for 10 more. Despite the interest in ordering more widebodies, Cho wouldn’t say when an order to replace the 777s may be made. <br/>