USA: American Airlines Orders 47 Dreamliners At $12.3 Billion

Boeing and American Airlines announced the world’s largest airline will more than double its 787 Dreamliner fleet with a new order for 47 of the super-efficient airplane plus 28 options.

The 47 787s are valued at more than $12 billion at list prices and makes American Airlines the largest 787 customer in the Western Hemisphere.

American originally ordered 42 787 Dreamliners and has been using the airplanes’ tremendous fuel efficiency and superior passenger amenities to open new routes around the world, including Asia Pacific and Europe, and boost its network efficiency.

While American still has more airplanes on the way from its initial order, the airline is buying the additional Dreamliners – 22 787-8s and 25 787-9s – to further modernize and expand its fleet.

We are extremely honored that American Airlines, is deepening its commitment to the 787 Dreamliner.

This new order is a powerful endorsement of the 787 family’s unique passenger appeal and unmatched ability to help airlines open new routes and grow profitably, said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister.

Built with lightweight composite materials and powered by advanced engines, the Dreamliner family lowers operating costs by more than 20 percent compared to previous airplanes, and nearly 10 percent compared to today’s competing jets.

American becomes the latest airline to place a repeat order for the 787 Dreamliner.

More than half of the program’s 71 customers have done so, which has helped the 787 program achieve more than 1,350 orders to date.

We are showing again and again that the 787 Dreamliner is the champion in its class.

The airplane’s tremendous value proposition explains why it has become the fastest selling twin-aisle jet in history, said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company.

And when we match the Dreamliner with Boeing’s suite of services, it is a combination that delivers unbeatable value for our customers.



Tourism Observer

CHINA: Hainan Airlines Introduces Boeing 787 Dreamliners On Manchester-Beijing Flights

China's Hainan Airlines announced Tuesday it is to operate Boeing 787 Dreamliners on its route between Manchester and Beijing.

Airport officials in Manchester said the Chinese carrier will use its flagship aircraft on the route from May 1.

It follows the announcement last month that Hainan Airlines is to increase the frequency of its flights at Manchester from four per week to five.

The airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliners are fitted with 36 business-class flatbed seats and 177 economy seats.

With state of the art technology, passengers will benefit from a quieter cabin and should feel more refreshed thanks to the better cabin pressure on board the aircraft, said a statement issued by Manchester Airport.

Loic Gao, general manager for Hainan Airlines in Manchester, said: We are very excited to see our very first Dreamliner landing at Manchester Airport from the 1st of May.

Having announced our increased frequency, it makes perfect sense to operate the Manchester route with our flagship aircraft.

Stephen Turner, commercial director for Manchester Airport, said: It's great news that Hainan Airlines will be using their flagship aircraft on the Beijing service.

Coupled with the news that they will be increasing frequency, it is testament to how successful the route has been performing.




Tourism Observer
www.tourismobserver.com