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Korean Air intents to acquire 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Koren Air intents to buy 30 Boeing 787 Dreamliners ©Boeing

announced at the Paris Air Show that it plans to add 30 new airplanes to its fleet, with a commitment to purchase 10 new 787-10s and 10 additional 787-9 airplanes. As part of this agreement, Korean Air will also lease 10 787-10s from .

The airline, one of the largest transpacific carriers in Asia with 16 non-stop routes to North America, will introduce the larger 787-10 to complement its long-haul fleet of 787-9 and 777 airplanes.

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