RENO AIR ADDS ANOTHER MD-90 TWIN JET TO FLEET
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 18, 1996, -- Reno Air has agreed to lease a third MD-90 from McDonnell Douglas Corp., naming the advanced twin jet its "Silicon Valley Flyer." The aircraft will be used primarily on daily flights between Orange County's John Wayne Airport and San Jose Airport in California.
The Reno-based regional carrier is scheduled to receive the new MD-90 in early August. The airline's other two MD-90s, both called the "Orange County Flyer," began regular service between Orange County and San Jose on April 4.
"Our first two MD-90s have proven to be reliable and fuel efficient flagship aircraft for our operations," said Bob Reding, president of Reno Air, "and passengers tell us their flights are very quiet and comfortable."
The environmentally-friendly MD-90 is the quietest large commercial aircraft in the world today, thanks primarily to its V2500 powerplants from International Aero Engines. The aircraft is also designed to reduce the level of exhaust emissions and to perform well at hot, high altitude airports.
Reno's low-fare, full-service MD-90s have 148 seats (20 first-class and 128 economy)-- eight more than its current fleet of 26 durable MD-80s. Both types of aircraft have five-abreast economy seating which air travelers say they prefer.
The MD-90 offers passengers a number of amenities, including larger and lighted overhead stowage bins, full-grip lighted handrails above the aisle for balance and support, vacuum operated lavatories and spaciousness for ease of movement throughout the cabin. Courtesy: McDonnell Douglas:

CHINA NORTHERN AIRLINES RECEIVES FIRST MD-90 AIRCRAFT
LONG BEACH, Calif., July 26, 1996 -- China Northern Airlines (CNA) took delivery today of its first MD-90 passenger aircraft, an event that marked a major milestone in the long partnership in aviation between McDonnell Douglas Corp. and the People's Republic of China.
China Northern is one of the largest air carriers in China and is adding 11 new MD-90 twin jets to its fleet of 26 MD-82 aircraft. Three MD-90s are scheduled for delivery by the end of this year, with three in 1997, three in 1998 and two in 1999.
His Excellency Li Daoyu, ambassador of the People's Republic of China to the United States, participated in the ceremony on the flight ramp at Douglas Aircraft Co., the commercial transportation division of McDonnell Douglas.
Also attending were Raymond E. Vickery, Jr., assistant U.S. secretary of commerce for trade development, and Julie Meier Wright, California secretary of trade and commerce.
Wang Hai-yang, vice president of China Northern Airlines, said: "We are pleased to receive the new MD-90 and are confident that it will serve our airline and our passengers efficiently in the growing markets of China."
Li Cheng-xiang, chief financial officer of CNA, and Xiao Feng Bao, general manager of the Northern Branch of the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China, also attended the ceremony.
Mike Sears, president of Douglas Aircraft, said today's MD-90 delivery to China Northern "is the result of a solid relationship of trust, cooperation and teamwork by many dedicated people over more than 20 years."
McDonnell Douglas has been active in China since 1975, and the Shanghai Aviation Industrial Corp. (SAIC) has supplied parts for Douglas airplanes since 1979. An historic aviation co-production agreement signed in 1985 linked McDonnell Douglas with SAIC and the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China. SAIC produced 35 MD-82 twin jets for use by China Northern and China Eastern airlines.
The MD-90 was selected in 1992 as the China Trunkliner for domestic trunk and regional airline routes. In 1994, an amended co-production agreement for 40 aircraft was signed by McDonnell Douglas and the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corp. The agreement called for the production of 20 MD-90s in Shanghai and the direct sale of 20 of the twin jets from Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach.
Currently, MD-90s are being built in China by a manufacturing team that includes factories in Xian, Chengdu and Shenyang for component fabrication and subassembly work, and final assembly by SAIC. Final assembly and delivery of the first Chinese-built MD-90 is planned for 1998.
The MD-90 is the newest mid-size, medium-range twin-engine jetliner available today, and it continues the McDonnell Douglas tradition of reliability and durability.
China Northern's MD-90s are scheduled to begin regular service from Shenyang on Aug. 8, with initial flights to the cities of Chongqing and Kunming. Future destinations include Shenzhen, Beijing and Harbin.
"We are taking steps to provide the very highest levels of support to China Northern Airlines," said John Fugh, president of McDonnell Douglas-China. He said these steps include support of a new advanced flight crew training center in Dalian, a supply of spare parts and ground equipment, and a team of McDonnell Douglas product support experts now stationed in Shenyang.
CNA's MD-90s are configured with 12 first-class seats and 145 economy-class seats in the popular five-across passenger arrangement. They offer travelers the best in comfort and convenience, and the lowest interior noise levels.
The MD-90 is powered by two V2500 engines from International Aero Engines, a consortium of the world's leading propulsion companies. Combined with the aircraft's design, the engines help make the MD-90 the quietest large jetliner in the skies. The fuel-efficient MD-90 also produces exhaust emissions that are well below strict international standards. Courtesy: McDonnell Douglas    

FIRST CHINA MD-90 JETLINER ARRIVES IN SHENYANG
SHENYANG, China, Aug. 1, 1996 -- The first McDonnell Douglas MD-90 twin jet to be operated by an airline in the People's Republic of China arrived today at Shenyang. The China Northern Airlines (CNA) MD-90 was welcomed at a special ceremony at Taoxian Airport by a number of high-ranking officials.
Welcoming the MD-90 were Shen Yuan-kang, vice minister of the Civil Aviation Administration of China; Bai Zhi-jian, president of China Aviation Supplies Import and Export Corp.; Jiang Lian-ying, president of CNA; and James R. Sasser, United States ambassador to China.
The arrival marked the beginning of a series of MD-90 deliveries to China Northern, one of the largest air carriers in China. CNA is adding 11 new MD-90s to its fleet of 26 McDonnell Douglas MD-82 aircraft. Three MD-90s are scheduled for delivery by the end of this year, with three in 1997, three in 1998 and two in 1999.
"I believe that the MD-90 will offer our passengers a superior travel environment," said CNA President Jiang. "It is technologically advanced and enjoys a reputation as the quietest commercial jetliner in its class...a feature that our passengers will appreciate and an advantage that will help CNA attract new customers."
China Northern's MD-90s are scheduled to begin regular service from Shenyang on Aug. 8, with initial flights to the cities of Chongqing and Kunming. Future destinations include Shenzhen, Beijing and Harbin.
CNA's MD-90s are configured with 12 first-class seats and 145 economy-class seats in the popular five-across passenger arrangement. They offer travelers the best in comfort and convenience, and the lowest interior noise levels.
"CNA is a valued customer of McDonnell Douglas," said Bob Hood, president emeritus of Douglas Aircraft Co. "We have expanded our China operations and have implemented programs to provide the very highest levels of support to China Northern Airlines."
Hood said these steps include support of a new advanced flight crew training center in Dalian, a supply of spare parts and ground equipment, and a team of McDonnell Douglas product support experts.
The MD-90 is the newest mid-size, medium-range twin-engine jetliner available today, and it continues the McDonnell Douglas tradition of reliability and durability.
The MD-90 is powered by two V2500 engines from International Aero Engines, a consortium of the world's leading propulsion companies. Combined with the aircraft's design, the engines help make the MD-90 the quietest large jetliner in the skies. The fuel-efficient MD-90 also produces exhaust emissions that are well below strict international standards.
The MD-90 was selected in 1992 as the China Trunkliner -- the advanced new airliner for China's domestic trunk and regional airline routes. In 1994, an amended co-production agreement for 40 aircraft was signed by McDonnell Douglas and the China National Aero-Technology Import and Export Corp. The agreement called for the direct sale of 20 twin jets from Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, Calif., and the production of 20 MD-90s in China. The aircraft which arrived in Shenyang today is the first of the 20 being manufactured in Long Beach.
Currently, MD-90s are being built in China by a manufacturing team that includes factories in Xian, Chengdu and Shenyang for component fabrication and subassembly work, and final assembly in Shanghai. Final assembly and delivery of the first Chinese-built MD-90 is planned for 1998.
Courtesy: McDonnell Douglas

EVA AIR AND UNI AIR RECEIVE THEIR FIRST MD-90 TWIN JETS

LONG BEACH, Calif., Oct. 30, 1996 -- EVA Air and UNI Air of the Republic of China took delivery here today of their first McDonnell Douglas MD-90 passenger aircraft. They will be the first Taiwanese airlines to operate the advanced MD-90 twin jet, the world's most environmentally friendly airliner in its class.

EVA Air will place its new twin jet in service on the Taipei-Tainan route, while UNI Air will use its first aircraft between Taipei and Kaohsiung. Among those participating in the delivery ceremony were Frank Hsu, vice chairman of EVA Air and chairman of UNI Air; and Joseph Lin, president of UNI Air.

"Our new MD-90 will further improve the quality of service in the Taiwanese market, and we believe our passengers will respond very positively," said Hsu. "The addition of the MD-90 to the fleet is going to strengthen UNI Air's position as Taiwan's premier domestic airline."  Ed Bavaria, deputy president of Douglas Aircraft Co. said the clean, quiet and efficient MD-90 represents a new chapter in our partnership with EVA and UNI. "As this relationship matures, McDonnell Douglas will continue to be a major supplier in the commercial transport business," he said. Four members of Congress, all representing southern California districts, also attended: Rep. Stephen Horn, Rep. Juanita McDonald, Rep. Dana Rohrabacher and Rep. Edward Royce. The carriers jointly hold 10 firm MD-90 orders, with options for three additional aircraft. EVA will receive two more MD-90s in April and July of 1997. UNI will take delivery of two additional  MD-90s by the end of this year, another two during the first quarter of 1997 and its sixth in January 1998. An additional MD-90 will go to Great China Airlines, another EVA domestic partner, in Taiwan. The MD-90 is the newest mid-size, medium-range twin engine jetliner available today, and it continues the McDonnell Douglas tradition of reliability and durability. MD-90s are powered by two V2500 engines from International Aero Engines, a consortium of leading propulsion companies. The EVA and UNI MD-90s are equipped with 155 passenger seats in a two-class arrangement, with 12 in business class and 143 in economy. The interior features large overhead storage bins for carry-on baggage, a lighted full-grip handrail, and a modern in-flight video entertainment system.  The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration certified the MD-90 in November 1994 for commercial service. Thus far, 14 countries of Europe's Joint Airworthiness Authority have certified the MD-90. There are 23 MD-90s in service and an additional 121 firm orders for the aircraft as of Sept. 30, 1996. EVA owns 42 percent of UNI Air (formerly known has Makung Airlines) and 24 percent of Great China Airlines. The airline is owned and operated by the Evergreen Group, one of the world's leading container shipping companies.

Courtesy: McDonnell Douglas