BA finalises Dreamliner order
British Airways has finalised a $4.4 billion order for eight Boeing 787-8 and 16 787-9 Dreamliners plus options for 18 787s and purchase rights for an additional 10.
The agreement raises the total number of 787s ordered worldwide from 766 to 790 and taking the 787 order book past the 787th mark.
BA chief executive Willie Walsh said: “The 787 is a fantastic aircraft and will be a welcome addition to our fleet. It will provide major environmental improvements in terms of global emissions, local air quality and noise.
“With lower operating costs and the range to fly to all our destinations, it will give us more flexibility when planning our route network and we are confident that our customers will enjoy flying on the aircraft,” Walsh said.
BA announced its selection of the Dreamliner as a key element of its long-haul fleet renewal last September. Common elements between the 787 and BA’s 777 flight deck will allow for 777 pilots to train for 787 certification in only five days.
Details of when the aircraft will be delivered were not disclosed.
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
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