https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/boeing dreamliner/ Boeing Dreamliner News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:09:57+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-premia-adds-eighth-aircraft-accelerating-global-route-expansion/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-premia-adds-eighth-aircraft-accelerating-global-route-expansion/ Air Premia, South Korea’s leading hybrid airline, has taken delivery of its eighth aircraft—a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, signaling a major step forward in its fleet and route expansion strategy. The new aircraft, identical in model to the existing fleet, is equipped with advanced Rolls-Royce engines. It features a total of 344 seats, including 35 in premium economy and 309 in standard economy class. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 05:44:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-jordanian-grows-its-long-haul-fleet-with-order-for-boeing-787-9-dream/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-jordanian-grows-its-long-haul-fleet-with-order-for-boeing-787-9-dream/ Boeing and Royal Jordanian announced today an order for four 787-9 Dreamliner jets as the airline expands and modernizes its widebody fleet. Jordan’s flag carrier also reconfirmed at the Dubai Airshow a previous order for two 787-9s, bringing its total 787-9 backlog to six. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 07:41:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taag-angola-airlines-to-renew-fleet-with-boeing-787-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/taag-angola-airlines-to-renew-fleet-with-boeing-787-dreamliners/ Boeing and TAAG Angola Airlines have announced that the African carrier is adding the highly fuel-efficient 787 Dreamliner to its fleet with an order for four widebody jets. Sun, 15 Oct 2023 08:22:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-niugini-becomes-new-dreamliner-customer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-niugini-becomes-new-dreamliner-customer/ Capable, fuel-efficient jets will help Papua New Guinea’s national airline expand service and routes across the Asia Pacific region Tue, 06 Jun 2023 05:36:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azerbaijan-airlines-expands-boeing-787-dreamliner-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/azerbaijan-airlines-expands-boeing-787-dreamliner-fleet/ Azerbaijan Airlines and Boeing have signed a memorandum of understanding for four additional fuel-efficient 787-8s at the Farnborough Airshow. The flag-carrier intends to grow its Dreamliner fleet to 10 by 2030. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:45:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aercap-adds-five-boeing-787-dreamliners-to-its-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aercap-adds-five-boeing-787-dreamliners-to-its-fleet/ Boeing and AerCap have announced that the global leasing company is growing its 787 Dreamliner portfolio with an order for five additional 787-9 jets. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-air-tanzania-places-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-air-tanzania-places-dreamliner-order/ Boeing and Tanzania have announced an order for a 787-8 Dreamliner, a 767-300 Freighter and two 737 Max jets at the Dubai Airshow. The order is valued at more than $726 million at list prices. Tue, 16 Nov 2021 09:16:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-orders-five-new-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-orders-five-new-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/ The incremental order further supports efforts to reduce complexity in the group’s long-haul fleet and improve overall environmental performance by introducing more fuel-efficient widebody jets. Tue, 04 May 2021 08:34:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-ground-boeing-777s-following-denver-incident/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/airlines-ground-boeing-777s-following-denver-incident/ An engine onboard United Airlines flight 328 failed on Saturday as it was flying from Denver to Honolulu, showering the suburbs of the Colorado city with debris. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 08:30:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-to-cease-787-dreamliner-production-in-everett/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-to-cease-787-dreamliner-production-in-everett/ Boeing has confirmed it will consolidate production of 787 Dreamliner jets at its facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The process will start in mid-2021. Fri, 02 Oct 2020 09:15:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-places-latest-787-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ana-places-latest-787-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ Boeing and Japanese airline group ANA Holdings have signed a deal for 20 more 787 Dreamliner planes. The agreement includes 11 787-10s, one 787-9 and options for five 787-9s and is valued at more than $5 billion at list prices. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:57:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-flying-787-10-dreamliner-to-atlanta-from-february/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/british-airways-to-flying-787-10-dreamliner-to-atlanta-from-february/ British Airways has announced that it will take delivery of its first 787-10 Dreamliner in January. The flag-carrier also revealed the plane’s first route will be to Atlanta in February. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 10:13:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-emirates-signs-8.8bn-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-emirates-signs-8.8bn-dreamliner-order/ Boeing and Emirates have finalised a purchase agreement for 30 787-9 Dreamliner planes, valued at $8.8 billion according to list prices. It is the second large order at the Dubai Air Show for Emirates, with the airline earlier this week concluding a deal for 50 Airbus A350-900 planes. Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:23:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-biman-bangladesh-airlines-signs-new-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-air-show-2019-biman-bangladesh-airlines-signs-new-dreamliner-order/ Biman Bangladesh Airlines is expanding its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with two additional planes. The deal, valued at $585 million at list prices, was signed at the Dubai Air Show earlier. Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:00:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-premia-expands-dreamliner-fleet-ahead-of-2020-launch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-premia-expands-dreamliner-fleet-ahead-of-2020-launch/ Boeing and Air Premia have announced the Korean start-up airline plans to buy five 787-9 Dreamliner planes, following an agreement to lease three 787-9 jets from Air Lease Corporation earlier this year. Wed, 30 Oct 2019 10:25:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-signs-new-dreamliner-787-10-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-signs-new-dreamliner-787-10-order-with-boeing/ Boeing and Air New Zealand have finalised an order for eight 787-10 Dreamliner planes valued at $2.7 billion at list prices. The carrier will integrate the largest Dreamliner model into its fleet of 787-9 and 777 planes from 2022. Wed, 25 Sep 2019 07:26:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-latest-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet-in-united-states/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-latest-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet-in-united-states/ On the side-lines of crown prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa’s official visit to the United States of America, Gulf Air has received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Dulles International Airport. Wed, 18 Sep 2019 07:48:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-welcomes-first-boeing-787-10-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-welcomes-first-boeing-787-10-to-fleet/ The Vietnamese flag carrier plans to put the 787-10 – the most fuel-efficient twin-aisle airplane in the industry – on the busiest routes in its expanding network. The deal comes via a lease from Air Lease Corporation. Fri, 16 Aug 2019 10:12:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-787-10-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-787-10-dreamliner/ Eva Air has celebrated the delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner. The plane is the first of 20 super-efficient 787-10s the carrier plans to use on high-density routes within Asia from this summer. Mon, 24 Jun 2019 09:04:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-signs-with-boeing-for-eight-787-10-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-new-zealand-signs-with-boeing-for-eight-787-10-dreamliners/ Air New Zealand currently operates a fleet of 13 787-9 Dreamliners which chief executive, Christopher Luxon, said have proved to be the perfect aircraft for the airline’s Pacific Rim focus. Mon, 27 May 2019 10:07:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-confirms-40-new-aircraft-as-part-of-fleet-modernisation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-confirms-40-new-aircraft-as-part-of-fleet-modernisation/ Lufthansa Group has agreed deals for the purchase of a total of 40 state-of-the-art aircraft for its airlines. The 20 Boeing 787-9 and 20 additional Airbus A350-900 planes will primarily be replacing four-engine aircraft. Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:12:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bamboo-airways-orders-us3bn-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bamboo-airways-orders-us3bn-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ Bamboo Airways, a start-up airline founded in 2017, began commercial operations in January, offering flights linking the capital of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with cities in Vietnam. Fri, 01 Mar 2019 09:22:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westjet-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet-in-canada/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/westjet-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet-in-canada/ Having long operated a fleet of Boeing single-aisle jets, WestJet will use the super-efficient, long-range 787-9 Dreamliner to serve new international routes. Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:34:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-breaks-aircraft-delivery-record-in-2018/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-breaks-aircraft-delivery-record-in-2018/ Boeing delivered some 69 737 planes in December and set a new annual record of 806 deliveries in 2018, surpassing its previous record of 763 deliveries in 2017. The company also grew its order book, with 893 net orders, including 203 plane sales in December. Wed, 09 Jan 2019 10:35:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-brings-dreamliner-787-9-to-hong-kong-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-brings-dreamliner-787-9-to-hong-kong-route/ Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily scheduled service from Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong from March. The two-class aircraft will replace the Airbus A330-200 aircraft currently operating the route. Fri, 28 Dec 2018 09:36:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-air-maroc-welcomes-first-dreamliner-787-9-from-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-air-maroc-welcomes-first-dreamliner-787-9-from-boeing/ Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Royal Air Maroc, introducing a second member of the super-efficient Dreamliner family to the airline’s fleet. The new airplane offers more seats and more range, which will help Morocco’s flag carrier grow its international business. Wed, 12 Dec 2018 10:11:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-to-bring-dreamliner-787-10-to-new-york-trans-atlantic-routes-from-ma/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-to-bring-dreamliner-787-10-to-new-york-trans-atlantic-routes-from-ma/ United Airlines has announced it will operate its newest Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on six trans-Atlantic routes from its New York/Newark hub beginning in March. Fri, 16 Nov 2018 09:21:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-expands-boeing-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-expands-boeing-dreamliner-order/ In a major $3.5 billion investment in new aircraft announced in 2015 the target was for 22 Dreamliner aircraft to be delivered by 2022 – this has now been increased to 27 Dreamliners by 2022. Tue, 13 Nov 2018 10:03:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-to-bring-dreamliner-to-kuala-lumpur-services/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-to-bring-dreamliner-to-kuala-lumpur-services/ Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 on its daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Kuala Lumpur, effective December 20th, and to Brussels, effective January 3rd Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-airlines-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines. The new Dreamliner will also be the first widebody commercial jet operated by a privately-held Chinese airline. Mon, 22 Oct 2018 08:55:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-tahiti-nui-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-tahiti-nui-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner/ This is the first Boeing airplane to join the Tahitian airline, which plans to use the longest-range Dreamliner to replace aging A340s and connect its home base in the South Pacific with world cities such as Paris, Tokyo and Los Angeles. Wed, 10 Oct 2018 06:33:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-welcomes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eva-air-welcomes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing, Air Lease Corporation and Eva Air have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. Eva Air plans to debut the long-range and super-efficient airplane in November on international routes. Wed, 03 Oct 2018 09:27:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-places-latest-us2.5bn-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/united-airlines-places-latest-us2.5bn-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ Boeing and United Airlines have announced the carrier is expanding its 787 Dreamliner fleet again with a new order for nine 787-9 airplanes, the longest-range member of the group. Tue, 02 Oct 2018 08:37:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-airlines-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/shanghai-airlines-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9/ The airline says it plans to use the super-efficient and passenger-preferred Dreamliner to upgrade its regional and long-range service from its base in China’s largest city. Sat, 22 Sep 2018 17:34:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-bring-dreamliner-to-rabat-morocco-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-to-bring-dreamliner-to-rabat-morocco-route/ Effective October 3rd, Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, replacing the Airbus A330-300 currently serving the route. Thu, 26 Jul 2018 07:15:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2018-hawaiian-airlines-joins-growing-list-of-dreamliner-operato/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2018-hawaiian-airlines-joins-growing-list-of-dreamliner-operato/ Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines have finalised an order for ten 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. The deal also includes purchase rights for ten additional 787s. Fri, 20 Jul 2018 08:43:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2018-united-airlines-expands-boeing-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/farnborough-2018-united-airlines-expands-boeing-dreamliner-order/ Boeing and United Airlines announced the carrier has expanded its commitment to the 787 Dreamliner program with a repeat order for four more 787-9 planes. Mon, 16 Jul 2018 11:38:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/start-up-carrier-bamboo-airways-orders-20-boeing-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/start-up-carrier-bamboo-airways-orders-20-boeing-dreamliners/ Boeing and Bamboo Airways have announced a commitment for 20 787-9 Dreamliners. The deal, when completed, would be worth $5.6 billion at current list prices. Tue, 26 Jun 2018 09:29:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tesla-model-x-p100d-tows-qantas-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/tesla-model-x-p100d-tows-qantas-dreamliner/ Never has a passenger airliner been hitched to an electric passenger vehicle for towing. Well at least until today. Wed, 16 May 2018 08:00:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-introduces-787-9-dreamliner-on-casablanca-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-introduces-787-9-dreamliner-on-casablanca-route/ Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its daily service from Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Casablanca, Morocco’s largest city and commercial hub. Fri, 04 May 2018 08:37:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-to-wave-farewell-to-boeing-747-as-it-places-latest-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-to-wave-farewell-to-boeing-747-as-it-places-latest-dreamliner-order/ Qantas has today announced an order for six additional Boeing 787-9s to fly on its international network. The move is set to bring its fleet of Dreamliners to 14 by the end of 2020. Wed, 02 May 2018 11:34:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-first-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gulf-air-welcomes-first-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Boeing and Gulf Air celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner for the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain. The airplane also debuts the carrier’s new livery. Fri, 27 Apr 2018 09:56:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-reinforces-dreamliner-commitment-with-new-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-reinforces-dreamliner-commitment-with-new-order/ Boeing and American Airlines have 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. The American carrier has also taken 28 options on further Dreamliners. Mon, 09 Apr 2018 06:15:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-brings-dreamliner-to-abu-dhabigeneva-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-brings-dreamliner-to-abu-dhabigeneva-route/ Etihad Airways launched its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Abu Dhabi–Geneva route earlier, as the launch of the summer schedule. Geneva is the second Swiss destination after Zurich served by Etihad Airways’ next generation aircraft which is fast becoming the backbone of the Abu Dhabi-based carrier’s long-haul fleet. Tue, 27 Mar 2018 08:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-becomes-launch-customer-for-boeing-dreamliner-787-10/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-becomes-launch-customer-for-boeing-dreamliner-787-10/ Boeing and Singapore Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the first 787-10 airplane, the newest and largest member of the Dreamliner family. About 3,000 people marked the milestone at Boeing’s facility in North Charleston, South Carolina where the latest 787 model is manufactured. Mon, 26 Mar 2018 08:07:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/qantas-connects-perth-london-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/qantas-connects-perth-london-for-first-time/ Qantas’ first Perth to London flight has taken off, marking the start of the only direct air link between Australia and Europe. Sat, 24 Mar 2018 14:20:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-completes-boeing-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-completes-boeing-dreamliner-order/ Boeing and Turkish Airlines has finalised a firm order for 25 787-9 Dreamliners with options for five more airplanes. The firm order will allow Turkey’s flag carrier to further meet the growing demand at its home airport, Istanbul’s third airport, and improve the flying experience for passengers. Tue, 13 Mar 2018 13:31:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiian-airlines-signs-for-ten-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hawaiian-airlines-signs-for-ten-boeing-787-9-dreamliners/ Hawaiian Airlines has selected the market-leading 787 Dreamliner as its flagship airplane for medium to long-haul flights. As part of the selection, Hawaiian intends to purchase ten 787-9 jets from Boeing, valued at $2.82 billion at list prices. Mon, 12 Mar 2018 08:43:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-to-fleet/ Air Europa has commenced phase two of its renovation programme with the introduction of its first 787-9 Dreamliner. Delivering the very latest in aviation technology, the aircraft offers a more comfortable flying experience for its passengers with sleek and contemporary interiors. Fri, 09 Mar 2018 15:40:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-takes-dreamliner-to-saeo-paulo-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-takes-dreamliner-to-saeo-paulo-for-first-time/ Air Europa is boosting its presence in Brazil with the addition of São Paulo to its network of Dreamliner destinations. Launching on the March 25th, Air Europa will operate its daily flight to São Paulo from Gatwick, via Madrid, with a Boeing 787-8. Thu, 25 Jan 2018 09:22:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-787-10-dreamliner-receives-faa-approval/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-787-10-dreamliner-receives-faa-approval/ The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner has received an amended type certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration, clearing the airplane for commercial service. The awarding of the certificate caps a successful flight test program that began in March 2017 and involved three flight test airplanes that accumulated about 900 test hours. Tue, 23 Jan 2018 09:25:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-air-maroc-adds-two-further-787-9-dreamliners-to-boeing-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/royal-air-maroc-adds-two-further-787-9-dreamliners-to-boeing-order/ Boeing and Royal Air Maroc have announced orders for four 787-9 Dreamliners – valued at $1.1 billion at list prices – that will enable Morocco’s flag-carrier to expand international services. The orders include two 787s purchased in December 2016 and two purchased this month. Wed, 27 Dec 2017 08:58:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-goes-all-dreamliner-on-swiss-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-goes-all-dreamliner-on-swiss-connections/ Etihad Airways’ flights to and from Switzerland will become an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner operation with the aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi-Geneva route, effective from March 2018. Mon, 20 Nov 2017 10:05:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-emirates-places-15bn-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-emirates-places-15bn-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ Boeing and Emirates have announced a commitment to purchase 40 787-10 Dreamliners at the 2017 Dubai Airshow. The deal, including airplanes and related equipment, is valued at $15.1 billion at current list prices. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:35:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-azerbaijan-airlines-places-new-dreamliner-order-with-boe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/dubai-airshow-2017-azerbaijan-airlines-places-new-dreamliner-order-with-boe/ Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines have announced an order for five more 787-8 Dreamliners and a commitment to purchase two large freighters. The agreement, announced at the 2017 Dubai Air Show, is valued at about $1.9 billion at current list prices. Mon, 13 Nov 2017 09:39:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-receives-first-african-boeing-787-9/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ethiopian-airlines-receives-first-african-boeing-787-9/ Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first Boeing 787-9. Ethiopian is leasing the Dreamliner through an agreement with AerCap. Sat, 28 Oct 2017 03:58:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-unveils-14bn-singapore-airlines-deal-during-white-house-ceremony/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-unveils-14bn-singapore-airlines-deal-during-white-house-ceremony/ Boeing and Singapore Airlines have formally announced a deal for 20 777-9s and 19 787-10s, during a ceremony at the White House. The order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, is worth $13.8 billion at current list prices. Tue, 24 Oct 2017 09:17:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-wins-dreamliner-cost-reduction-from-mitsubishi-heavy-industries1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-wins-dreamliner-cost-reduction-from-mitsubishi-heavy-industries1/ Boeing and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have announced an agreement to strengthen collaboration in ways that will enhance both companies’ competitiveness. Mon, 23 Oct 2017 08:38:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-rolls-first-787-10-dreamliner-off-production-line/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-rolls-first-787-10-dreamliner-off-production-line/ Boeing has rolled out the first 787-10 Dreamliner built for Singapore Airlines at its final assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. The airplane will now undergo the painting of the airline’s livery and begin its system checks, fuelling, and engine runs. Thu, 05 Oct 2017 08:48:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-signs-40-dreamliner-deal-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkish-airlines-signs-40-dreamliner-deal-with-boeing/ Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced the airline’s intention to order 40 787-9 Dreamliners. Boeing and the Turkish government also announced the Boeing Turkey National Aerospace Initiative, which is designed to support the growth of the Turkish aerospace industry. Fri, 22 Sep 2017 08:42:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-boosts-dreamliner-fleet-ahead-of-tokyo-olympics/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/japan-airlines-boosts-dreamliner-fleet-ahead-of-tokyo-olympics/ Japan Airlines has announced an order today for four 787-8 Dreamliners from Boeing. The order is valued at more than $900 million at current list prices and will expand JAL’s Dreamliner fleet to 49 airplanes. Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:43:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-urges-airline-manufacturers-to-cross-final-frontier/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qantas-urges-airline-manufacturers-to-cross-final-frontier/ Qantas has urged aircraft manufacturers to go the extra mile and develop an aircraft that is able to link Australia to anywhere in the world. “We want the hop to be completely eradicated,” said Gareth Evans, chief executive, international, at Qantas. Thu, 07 Sep 2017 15:16:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-al-israel-airlines-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/el-al-israel-airlines-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing, EL AL Israel Airlines and Air Lease Corporation have welcomed the delivery of the carrier’s first 787 Dreamliner. EL AL has secured the airplane through an agreement with Air Lease. Wed, 23 Aug 2017 12:55:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-brings-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-to-seoul-south-korea-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-brings-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-to-seoul-south-korea-route/ Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Seoul. The aircraft touched down this morning at the South Korean capital’s space-age Incheon International Airport. Wed, 02 Aug 2017 11:57:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-brings-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-lebanon-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-brings-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-lebanon-route/ Etihad Airways today introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, to Beirut, Lebanon. The new 787 Dreamliner service replaces the Airbus A321 aircraft previously operating the airline’s EY535/EY538 flights to and from the Lebanese capital. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:33:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-receives-latest-dreamliner-as-fleet-overhaul-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-receives-latest-dreamliner-as-fleet-overhaul-continues/ Air Europa has added an eighth Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner to its fleet, with the aircraft beginning operations on the airline’s Madrid-Lima route. Tue, 27 Jun 2017 02:30:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-completes-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-completes-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-order/ Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 11th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Noi Bai International Airport. The aircraft, VN-A871, landed in Noi Bai at 13:50 and has been put into operation, initially on the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route. Tue, 09 May 2017 07:58:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deer-jet-makes-dream-jet-available-for-international-charter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deer-jet-makes-dream-jet-available-for-international-charter/ Deer Jet has revealed it will offer the Dream Jet – a luxurious Boeing Dreamliner outfitted to the highest specifications – to the international charter market. It is thought to be among the largest and most sophisticated aircraft available for private hire worldwide. Thu, 04 May 2017 14:57:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-oman-air-welcomes-new-boeing-b787-9-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/arabian-travel-market-2017-oman-air-welcomes-new-boeing-b787-9-to-fleet/ Oman Air continues its ambitious expansion plans in 2017 boosting its fleet with new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which joined recently. This is in addition to the new 737-800s and 787-9 which were added to the fleet in 2017. Mon, 24 Apr 2017 05:17:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-bring-dreamliner-to-manchester-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-to-bring-dreamliner-to-manchester-route/ Hainan Airlines has announced it will now operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its routes between Manchester and Beijing. From May 1st, the Chinese carrier will use its flagship aircraft on the route. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 11:39:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-flight-for-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-in-us/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-flight-for-boeing-787-10-dreamliner-in-us/ The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner took to the skies for the first time earlier at Boeing South Carolina. The airplane, which is the newest and longest model of the 787 family, completed a successful flight totalling four hours and 58 minutes. Mon, 03 Apr 2017 10:18:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-showcases-787-dreamliner-on-london-heathrow-to-seattle-rout/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-showcases-787-dreamliner-on-london-heathrow-to-seattle-rout/ Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines. The new service is operated by the airline’s newest, most fuel efficient aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, and will add more than 40,000 extra seats each year between the two cities. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:14:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-bring-boeing-dreamliner-747-8i-to-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-to-bring-boeing-dreamliner-747-8i-to-heathrow/ South Korea’s flagship airline, has announced from March 26th, it will have a mixed fleet operating between London Heathrow and Incheon, Seoul. Both Korean Air’s acclaimed A380 and the latest Boeing 747-8i will be used on the route, and Korean Air’s B747-8i will be the first commercial passenger aircraft of its kind to land at Heathrow. Tue, 14 Mar 2017 09:18:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-brings-dreamliner-to-havana-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-brings-dreamliner-to-havana-route/ Air Europa is celebrating the arrival of its sixth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8 and commencing has utilised the brand new aircraft on its daily Madrid-Havana route. The flight to Cuba connects perfectly with the Air Europa twice-daily flights between London Gatwick and Madrid’s Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas Airport. Thu, 09 Mar 2017 08:35:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-reveals-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-reveals-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9/ Korean Air has unveiled its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Incheon Airport. Walter Cho, president of Korean Air, was present at a ceremony at the Korean Air hangar to unveil Korea’s very first Dreamliner to the public. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:36:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-boosts-fleet-with-new-boeing-787-9-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/oman-air-boosts-fleet-with-new-boeing-787-9-dreamliner/ Oman Air continues its ambitious 2017 expansion plans with three new additions to the fleet. The latest aircraft is the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which joins in addition to the two new 737-800s which were added to the fleet earlier this year. Tue, 28 Feb 2017 11:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-takes-delivery-of-first-dreamliner-787-9-from-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/korean-air-takes-delivery-of-first-dreamliner-787-9-from-boeing/ Boeing and Korean Air today celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. The Seoul-based carrier will be the first Korean carrier to operate the 787-9 Dreamliner in the country. Thu, 23 Feb 2017 11:29:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-debuts-787-10-dreamliner-in-south-carolina/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-debuts-787-10-dreamliner-in-south-carolina/ The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, the third member of the 787 Dreamliner family, made its debut earlier at Boeing South Carolina. Thousands of employees at the North Charleston site celebrated the event, along with US president Donald Trump and South Carolina governor Henry McMaster. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 10:37:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-airlines-places-five-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/juneyao-airlines-places-five-dreamliner-order-with-boeing/ Boeing and Juneyao Airlines have finalised an order for five 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at about $1.32 billion at current list prices. This new order, which also includes options for five more 787-9s, represents the Shanghai-based private airline’s first Boeing order and first wide-body airplane order. Fri, 17 Feb 2017 13:03:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-announces-39-plane-boeing-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-announces-39-plane-boeing-order/ Singapore Airlines has announced its commitment to purchase 20 777-9s and 19 787-10 Dreamliners from Boeing. The national carrier and 787-10 launch customer also announced its recommitment for its previous order for 30 787-10 airplanes. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 09:45:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-500th-dreamliner-to-avianca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-delivers-500th-dreamliner-to-avianca/ Boeing has delivered the 500th 787 Dreamliner, a 787-8 to Avianca, marking another milestone in the program’s history. “Achieving 500 deliveries – the fastest to 500 for twin aisles – is a great accomplishment, made possible by the hard work and dedication of our employees and global suppliers,” said Mark Jenks, vice president and general manager, 787 program, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:17:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-construction-begins-on-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-10/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/final-construction-begins-on-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-10/ Boeing has started final assembly of the first 787-10 Dreamliner, marking another on-time milestone for the development program. The first 787-10 will cycle through Boeing South Carolina’s Final Assembly facility as all major sections are joined, interior and exterior components completed, power turned on and production tests begin. Mon, 12 Dec 2016 10:52:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-becomes-latest-airline-to-join-boeing-dreamliner-club/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-france-becomes-latest-airline-to-join-boeing-dreamliner-club/ Boeing and AerCap have delivered the first 787 to Air France. The airplane, a 787-9, signifies the delivery of AerCap’s 50th Dreamliner and will be deployed on Air France’s Paris to Cairo route starting in January. The airplane is also the 500th 787 produced on Boeing’s production lines. Wed, 07 Dec 2016 09:45:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-receives-latest-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/vietnam-airlines-receives-latest-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing and Vietnam Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the flag carrier’s tenth 787-9 Dreamliner. “Vietnam Airlines is proud to welcome our 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner on behalf of Vietnam Airlines, only 16 months after we took delivery of the first of these state-of-the-art new aircraft,” said Phan Xuan Duc, executive vice president, Vietnam Airlines. Fri, 02 Dec 2016 07:47:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/donghai-airlines-completes-1.32bn-boeing-dreamliner-order/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/donghai-airlines-completes-1.32bn-boeing-dreamliner-order/ Boeing and Donghai Airlines have announced the finalisation of an order for five 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $1.32 billion at current list prices. Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines announced its intent to order 25 737 MAX 8s and five 787-9 Dreamliners in July at the Farnborough International Airshow. Thu, 10 Nov 2016 05:11:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromexico-welcomes-first-boeing-797-9-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromexico-welcomes-first-boeing-797-9-to-fleet/ Aeromexico has unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - called Quetzalcoatl - at the carrier’s hangar in the Mexico City International Airport. This airplane is the first of ten of these models the airline ordered in a package it announced in July 2012, representing the largest investment in the history of Mexican aviation. Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:12:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-11.7bn-order-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-signs-11.7bn-order-with-boeing/ Boeing and Qatar Airways announced an order for 30 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs, valued at $11.7 billion at list prices. The airline also signed a letter of intent for up to 60 737 MAX 8s, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The announcement builds on Qatar Airways’ current fleet of 84 Boeing aircraft, a combination of 787s and 777s, all delivered over the last nine years. Mon, 10 Oct 2016 10:00:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uzbekistan-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/uzbekistan-airways-takes-delivery-of-first-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways, the flag carrier of the Republic of Uzbekistan, have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. “The delivery of our first Dreamliner marks a new and exciting chapter in our long-standing relationship with Boeing that began back in 1996,” said Valeriy Tyan, director general, Uzbekistan Airways. “We are delighted that as early as in September, passengers of Uzbekistan Airways will be offered a new flight experience and an unmatched level of comfort on-board our Boeing 787 Dreamliner.” Thu, 01 Sep 2016 06:37:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-welcomes-fiftieth-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/all-nippon-airways-welcomes-fiftieth-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Boeing and All Nippon Airways have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony at Boeing’s Everett Delivery Centre. The milestone marks yet another record for ANA as it becomes the world’s first airline to operate 50 787 Dreamliners. “The 787 Dreamliner has played a significant role in opening up new routes into new markets, while also forming the backbone of our long-haul fleet,” said Osamu Shinobe, president, ANA. Thu, 18 Aug 2016 10:29:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-debuts-b787-9-dreamliner-on-madrid-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-debuts-b787-9-dreamliner-on-madrid-route/ American Airlines will debut its new B787-9 Dreamliner on the Dallas Fort Worth and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport on November 4th, 2016. The aircraft will also operate between DFW and São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport beginning November. Tickets for both routes are now on sale. Sat, 09 Jul 2016 11:07:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-airways-welcomes-latest-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-airways-welcomes-latest-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Thomson Airways’ tenth Dreamliner touched down at Manchester Airport earlier. The airline’s managing director, John Murphy, landed the aircraft after flying 3,950 miles across the Atlantic from the Boeing Factory in Charleston, South Carolina. Its arrival is extra special for the airline, as it is the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to enter the Thomson fleet. Thu, 30 Jun 2016 22:03:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-welcomes-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hainan-airlines-welcomes-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Boeing and Hainan Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. Hainan becomes China’s first operator of both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family. Hainan Airlines, the largest privately owned airline in China, leased the airplane through an agreement with Air Lease Corporation. Thu, 09 Jun 2016 10:07:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-china-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Boeing and Air China have officially unveiled the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner to the public at a grand ceremony in Beijing. The national flag carrier is the first airline in the country to have a 787-9 enter into service. “The 787-9 Dreamliner employs a multitude of cutting-edge technologies best represented by its electronic handling system and wide application of composite materials,” said Captain Wang Yingnian, chief pilot of Air China. Wed, 01 Jun 2016 03:46:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-adds-two-new-boeing-787-9-dreamliners-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-adds-two-new-boeing-787-9-dreamliners-to-fleet/ Norwegian has signed an agreement to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to be delivered in spring 2018. With this new agreement, the company’s long-haul fleet will consist of 42 Dreamliners by 2020. Norwegian also exercises eight of its 100 Boeing 737 MAX8 purchase options. Fri, 27 May 2016 05:53:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-austral-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-austral-receives-first-boeing-dreamliner/ Boeing has delivered the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Air Austral. The newest addition to the Air Austral long-haul fleet will touch down at Roland Garros Airport in Saint-Marie, Reunion Island tomorrow following a 10,500-mile delivery flight originating from the Boeing Everett Delivery Centre in Everett, Washington. Thu, 26 May 2016 14:51:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-airways-launches-long-haul-routes-from-bristol-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-airways-launches-long-haul-routes-from-bristol-airport/ Thomson Airways has welcomed one of its state-of-the-art Dreamliner aircraft to Bristol Airport as it prepares to launch two new routes to Cancun in Mexico and Sanford in Florida for Thomson and First Choice customers from summer 2017. The move to introduce the new routes – which will go on sale later this month – is part of the holiday company’s strategy to ensure customers across the UK can fly from their local airport and stay at the best hotels in some of the most exciting destinations. Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:34:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-to-bring-dreamliner-to-manchester-chicago-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/american-airlines-to-bring-dreamliner-to-manchester-chicago-route/ American Airlines has introduced the latest addition to its fleet, the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, into service from Manchester Airport to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. American’s 787-8 features a state-of-the-art on-board experience including satellite Wi-Fi to keep customers connected while travelling, as well as higher humidity and pressurisation, leaving customers more refreshed after their flight. Tue, 22 Mar 2016 09:07:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/air-europa-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-to-fleet/ Air Europa is celebrating the delivery of the carrier’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Air Europa takes delivery of its first 787 Dreamliner following a ceremony held at Boeing’s 787 assembly site in North Charleston, South Carolina. Air Europa leased its first 787 through an agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital. Mon, 21 Mar 2016 16:04:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomes-first-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-gatwick/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomes-first-boeing-787-9-dreamliner-to-gatwick/ Low-cost airline Norwegian’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner will fly into Gatwick for the first time later today where the aircraft will be used to serve the UK’s only direct low-cost flights to the US. The larger Dreamliner will arrive at Gatwick for the first time on a flight from New York JFK. Its first departure will be on the UK’s only direct flight to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Wed, 02 Mar 2016 10:23:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/norwegian-welcomes-first-boeing-dreamliner-787-9-to-fleet/ Norwegian has taken delivery of its first 787-9 Dreamliner. “This marks our continued commitment to the company’s global expansion ensuring travellers across that world access to high quality flights at a low fare,” Norwegian chief executive Bjørn Kjos said. Norwegian already operates eight 787-8s and will use its 787-9s to launch new routes across North America, South America and South-East Asia. Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:53:44 +0000