SEATTLE, Sept. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
(NYSE:BA) and United Airlines are celebrating the delivery of the
airline's first 787-9 Dreamliner. United will become the first
airline in North America to
operate both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family
when the airline launches 787-9 service later this month.
"We're proud that United has become the North America launch customer for both the
787-8 and 787-9, marking another important milestone in the
successful history of Boeing and United working together," said
Brad McMullen, vice president of
North America Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Earlier this year, United announced it will fly the airplane on
what will become the longest 787 route -- nonstop service between
Los Angeles and Melbourne, Australia.
The 787-9 complements and extends the 787 family. With the
fuselage stretched by 20 feet (6 meters) over the 787-8, the 787-9
will fly up to 40 more passengers an additional 450 nautical miles
(830 kilometers) with the same exceptional environmental
performance – 20 percent less fuel use and 20 percent fewer
emissions than similarly sized airplanes. The airplane leverages
the visionary design of the 787-8, offering passenger-pleasing
features such as large windows, large stow bins, modern LED
lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and
a smoother ride.
United operates 11 787 Dreamliners with an additional 54 on
order, including the 787-10.
Contact:
Doug Alder
Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 206-544-1814
doug.alder-jr@boeing.com
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SOURCE Boeing