China Southern Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-300ER

China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range).

The new airplane is the first of ten 777-300ERs China Southern has on order with Boeing.

"The 777-300ER's long-haul capability is a perfect fit for our network expansion plans as it will enable us serve our existing long-range markets more efficiently and open new routes in the future," said Zhang Zifang, Chief Operating Officer, China Southern Airlines. "The 777-300ER will support the development of Guangzhou as our main international hub and will be a vital part of our 'Canton Route' services."

China Southern plans to operate its first 777-300ER on its new North America route, where it will be able to directly connect passengers in the southern region of China to the eastern coast of the United States.

China Southern has configured its new 777-300ER to feature four distinct cabins with four first class seats, 34 business class seats, 44 premium economy seats and 227 economy seats.

The Boeing 777-300ER can fly up to 7,825 nautical miles (14,490 kilometers) and is equipped with GE90-115B engines.