Aerospace
Lufthansa welcomes its First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Everett
Boeing and the Lufthansa Group welcomed the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe’s largest airline group.
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At Paine Field in Everett, Washington, Boeing and the Lufthansa Group welcomed the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Europe’s largest airline group.
The Lufthansa Group has placed 32 firm orders for the 787, joining over 50 other customers across the world in flying the industry’s most fuel-efficient and capable aircraft. Boeing developed the 787 series to be extremely efficient, allowing airlines to profitably open new routes and fly passengers directly to their destinations in outstanding comfort.
Since entering service in 2011, the 787 families have eliminated more than 125 billion pounds of carbon emissions by using 25% less fuel and emitting 25% fewer emissions than the planes it replaces.
“We are launching another new aircraft type that is one of the most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet with the Boeing 787,” stated Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines.“We will be able to greatly improve the average CO2 balance as a result of this.”This aircraft is environmentally friendly and provides customers with a superior flying experience.”
“Today’s delivery to the Lufthansa Group is a significant milestone for both companies as we resume European 787 deliveries and Lufthansa receives its first 787. I am delighted to see Lufthansa join a growing set of airlines worldwide operating the industry’s most capable twin-engine airplane,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With unmatched fuel efficiency and huge passenger appeal, the 787 will play an integral role in the Lufthansa Group’s long-haul network.”
In addition to 32 787 Dreamliners on order, the Lufthansa Group has firm orders for 20 777-9 passenger airplanes and recently placed a firm order for seven of the new 777-8 Freighter.
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