On May 26, Air China operated its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Beijing-Chengdu route.

The 787-9 Dreamliner employs a multitude of cutting-edge technologies best represented by its electronic handling system and wide application of composite materials," Air China chief pilot Wang Yingnian said. "As such, it enjoys clear advantages such as low fuel consumption, low emission and lower noise, which are highly aligned with the green flying idea that Air China has long been an advocate of."