Boeing 787 Dreamliner News
Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways Announce Order for Up to 40 787 Dreamliner Jets
Boeing and Sun PhuQuoc Airways today announced the new Vietnam-based carrier has ordered up to 40 787 Dreamliner jets to serve as the backbone of its widebody fleet. The airline will leverage the ultra-efficient, long-range 787 Dreamliner to connect international travelers to its Vietnam hub at Phu Quoc International Airport.
Uzbekistan Airways Finalizes Order for Eight More Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and Uzbekistan Airways announced today the conversion of options into a firm order for eight 787 Dreamliners, bringing the flag carrier’s total order book to 22 of the versatile widebody jets.
FAA Directive on Boeing to Potentially Impact 18 Million Seats Globally
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) recent directive requiring inspections of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is expected to potentially impact more than 18 million seats across around 64,000 flights worldwide over the next 30 days, according to data from Mabrian. Major airlines such as All Nippon Airways, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, United Airlines or Air Europa, among others will face significant challenges, potentially leading to global travel disruptions.
Qantas nearly doubles Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet with order for 12 widebody jets
Australian carrier orders four 787-9 and eight 787-10 jets Fuel-efficient, widebody Boeing jets support Qantas’ growth strategy to operate one of world’s most sustainable fleets
Riyadh Air signs deal for 90 GEnx engines to power Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet
Following its recent agreement for a wide-body order of 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, Riyadh Air has signed a deal for 90 GEnx-1B engines to power its new fleet. The order also includes spare engines and a TrueChoice services agreement.
Boris Rhein names Lufthansa Dreamliner “Wiesbaden”
Aircraft with the registration D-ABPB has been in service on long-haul routes to North America since 22 May.
RIYADH AIR ANNOUNCES FIRST FLEET ORDER OF 72 BOEING 787-9 DREAMLINERS
NEW PIF-OWNED AIRLINE AIMS TO TRANSFORM SAUDI ARABIA INTO GLOBAL AVIATION HUB
Ethiopian to expand its service to Switzerland with new flight to Zürich
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is pleased to announce that it will add Zürich to its expanding global network, with thrice weekly flights. The first flight from Addis Ababa to Zürich will take off on 31 October 2022
American Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th Boeing 787
Today, American Airlines has taken delivery of its 50th Boeing 787. The carrier has been busy taking on Dreamliners as of late.