Xiamen airlines, the first privately-owned carrier in the People's Republic of China, has finalised a $1.3 billion orderfor six Boeing 787-8s. This follows on from the commitment it announced in May 2011. "Adding the 787s to our all-Boeing fleet is a strategic decision to facilitate our international expansion plans," said Xiamen's president and CEO, Che Shanglun. "The range and efficiency of the Dreamliner makes it an ideal fit for our planned, nonstop international routes." With the introduction of the 787 to its fleet in 2014, Xiamen is planning to launch routes from Fujian to Europe, North America and Australia.
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