Boeing (BA) and Korean Air announced the airline’s intent to purchase 103 of Boeing’s fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier’s growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years. Korean Air’s commitment will be the airline’s largest-ever order and Boeing’s largest widebody order from an Asian carrier. When finalized, the deal will mark Korean Air’s first order for the 777-8F and will support an estimated 135,000 jobs across the United States. The order will be posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website once it is completed and includes: 20 777-9s; 25 787-10s; 50 737-10s; 8 777-8 Freighters. Korean Air’s orders and commitments for Boeing airplanes in 2025 surpasses 150 units, following the airline’s incremental order in March for 20 777-9s and 20 787-10s.
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