The second Austrian Airlines Dreamliner of the type Boeing 787-9 with the registration OE-LPM landed in Vienna yesterday afternoon, Thursday 20 June, at 06:00 p.m. and was welcomed at Vienna Airport with a water salute. After receiving the Austrian Airlines livery in Teruel, Spain, the aircraft is now ready to enter service in the red-white-red colours. Just a few days ago, on 15 June, the first Boeing 787-9 with the registration OE-LPL its long-haul service with Austrian Airlines and took off … [Read more...] about Second Dreamliner joins Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet
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Garuda reconfirms 60 Beoing aircraft order
Garuda Indonesia announced its intent to purchase 30 787-9 Dreamliners, as well as up to 30 737 MAX 8 airplanes. Arif Wibowo, Garuda Indonesia, president and CEO, said: "The agreement is part of Garuda Indonesia's revitalisation program in order to provide our passengers with the best possible experience with the youngest fleet in the sky and to support the airline's future plan to further expand its network globally. The 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX are extraordinary airplanes with … [Read more...] about Garuda reconfirms 60 Beoing aircraft order
Boeing, TUI finalise order for 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and TUI Group, integrated leisure travel group of companies, have finalised an order for one 787-9 Dreamliner with an option for one further 787-9. The order is valued at US$257 million at current list prices. TUI Group also announced that it will substitute two unfilled orders for 787-8s for two 787-9s. The European leisure group will operate a fleet of 13 787-8s from this summer and will add three 787-9s to its fleet within the next three years. "Adding the 787-9 to our order … [Read more...] about Boeing, TUI finalise order for 787-9 Dreamliner
LATAM receives first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and LATAM Airlines Group celebrated the delivery of the airline’s first 787-9 Dreamliner. LATAM Airlines Group is leasing the new airplane from Amsterdam-based lessor AerCap. LATAM Airlines Group will become Latin America’s first operator of both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family when the airline group launches 787-9 services on South American routes in April. With this delivery, LATAM Airlines Group will have 11 787s in its fleet, the most in Latin … [Read more...] about LATAM receives first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing delivers Etihad’s first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing delivered Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colours are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is the first of the 71 Dreamliners that the national airline of the UAE has on order which includes 41 787-9s and 30 787-10s. Etihad Airways will … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers Etihad’s first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing delivers Etihad's first 787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing delivered Etihad Airways’ first 787-9 Dreamliner sporting the airline’s new “Facets of Abu Dhabi” livery which was revealed at a ceremony earlier this year. The colours are reminiscent of the desert landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture motifs of the United Arab Emirates. The aircraft is the first of the 71 Dreamliners that the national airline of the UAE has on order which includes 41 787-9s and 30 787-10s. Etihad Airways will … [Read more...] about Boeing delivers Etihad's first 787-9 Dreamliner