China Southern Airlines today has selected 20 CF34-10E-powered EMBRAER 190 aircraft to add to its fleet. China Southern is leasing the E190s from China Development Bank (CDB) Leasing. Aircraft deliveries will begin this year.

“China Southern Airlines and GE Aviation have enjoyed a successful relationship with the airline being the launch customer for the GE90-powered Boeing 777 in Asia,” said Kevin McAllister, vice president and general manager, Global Sales at GE Aviation. “The CF34-10E engine line set the standard for reliability in regional aviation and we know that China Southern will be very pleased with this selection.”

“We are confident in the performance and reliability of GE’s CF34 engines,” said Dong Suguang, Vice President of China Southern Airlines. “The CF34-10E-powered E190 will be a great fit for our business expansion in the northwest region, especially in Xinjiang area.”

China Southern Airlines, one of the largest airlines in China, operates more than 600 domestic and international routes. It is the only carrier in mainland China in the world’s Top 10 passenger airlines.

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