Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner has yet to receive approval from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), which has delayed the delivery of the mid-size wide-body, twin-engine airliner to the Chinese market.
China Southern Airlines, which ordered ten 787 Dreamliners, was expected to receive its first plane last year; however, the delay in certification has kept the company waiting.
The delayed certification also affected another Chinese carrier, Hainan Airlines, which was scheduled to receive five 787 airliners in 2012.
CAAC stated that the approval process for the certification of the B787 was progressing, reports Reuters.
Certification of the jetliner will depend on the degree of cooperation between Boeing and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) with the Chinese regulator.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner has already received certifications from the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
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By GlobalDataTo date, Boeing has received 35 firm orders from China, including ten each from China Southern and Hainan Airlines and the remaining from Air China.
Xiamen Airlines also placed an order for six 787s, subject to government approval.
Boeing stated that it was working closely with customers to complete the delivery of aircraft and ensure its successful entry into service in China.
Made primarily of carbon composites, the lighter weight 787 features improved aerodynamics and advanced engine technology, and according to the Chicago-based aeroplane manufacturer, it uses 20% less fuel and than rival aircraft.
Image: Boeing, which has received 35 firm orders for 787 Dreamliner from China, is awaiting approval from Civil Aviation Administration of China. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
