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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Etihad brings Dreamliner to Abu Dhabi–Geneva 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.