Boeing Dreamliner News
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.
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.
Bamboo Airways places US$3bn 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
United to bring Dreamliner 787-10 to New York trans-Atlantic routes from March
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.
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.
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
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.
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.