EVA Air hints at changes to 787 orderbook

EVA Air has entered negotiations with Boeing about its remaining 787-10 on orders, hinting at a possible deferral or cancellation of some aircraft. The Star Alliance carrier says it was doing so “in response to changes in market demand and continuous optimisation of…network and fleet”, as a result of depressed travel demand from the coronavirus outbreak. “Due to the commercial negotiations, the number and price of the changed aircraft will be announced after the contract is signed,” it discloses, without providing further details. Cirium fleets data indicates the carrier has 15 787-10s on order, with a further six on option. It began operating the 787-10 in 2019, and has five examples in the fleet now. The carrier in November 2015 finalised its order with Boeing for up to 24 787-10s and two more 777-300ERs. The order value then was more than $8 billion, making it one of the largest single commercial aircraft purchase then.<br/>