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Monday, May 22, 2017

Boeing delivers 550th 787 to Hainan as they increase their order; Potential 787 order from SaudiGulf Airlines

Number
Testing Complete3
To be assembled in Everett176
To be assembled in Charleston135
Parts Arriving6
Undergoing final assembly9
Storage0
Storage/Change Incorporation and Re-Work0
Change Incorporation and Re-Work1
Pre-Flight Prep9
Production Testing3
Non Customer Flight Tests3
Ready for Delivery4
Donation3
Delivered550
TOTAL902


Today, Boeing delivered the 550th 787 today to Hainan Airlines which announced that they will be buying an additional 13 787-9s which I presume is in addition to the 30 that they have already ordered plus the additional 787-9s that are being leased.

The aircraft ZB789 (LN 562, B-7032) is a 787-9 that is directly purchased from Boeing and not being leased.

Also out today, it was revealed that Boeing is negotiating with SaudiGulf Airlines to a widebody order consisting of both 777 and 787.  No word on number of each of sub-types as of yet but don't expect a decision on that for another couple of years.