EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA)
today rolled out of its paint hangar the first 787-9 Dreamliner
that will be delivered to Etihad Airways. The airplane is painted
in the airline's new 'Facets of Abu
Dhabi' livery with colors reminiscent of the desert
landscape, inspired by the culture, Islamic design and architecture
motifs of the United Arab
Emirates.
"The U.S. is a strategically important part of our network,"
said James Hogan, president and CEO,
Etihad Airways. "As we celebrate the
rollout of our first 787 today, we remain focused on bringing
Etihad Airways' world-class hospitality and unparalleled product
experience to provide more choice to Americans traveling with us
worldwide. We are also very proud to support vital U.S. businesses
including Boeing as one of the largest airline customers for the
Dreamliner, an aircraft that will play a fundamental role in the
future of our growing international network."
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will take
delivery of its first 787-9 later this year. Etihad Airways is one
of the world's largest customers for the 787 with a total of 71
Dreamliners on order, including 41 787-9s and 30 787-10s.
"Etihad Airways is one of the most forward-thinking airlines of
the world and we're proud to have their trust and confidence in the
Dreamliner," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO
Ray Conner. "The airline's new
livery is a unique design that reflects the UAE's rich heritage of
innovation and great hospitality."
The 787 will be a key part of Etihad Airways' fleet and network
expansion plans. The airline has announced that the 787-9 will be
introduced on six of the airline's routes: Dusseldorf,
Germany; Doha, Qatar; Washington, D.C.; Mumbai; Brisbane,
Australia and Moscow.
The new 787-9 complements and extends the super-efficient 787
family. With the fuselage stretched by 20 feet (6 meters) over the
787-8, the 787-9 can fly more passengers and more cargo farther
with the same exceptional environmental performance – 20 percent
less fuel use and 20 percent fewer emissions than the airplanes it
replaces.
The 787-9 leverages the visionary design of the 787-8, offering
passengers features such as large windows, large stow bins, modern
LED lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air
and a smoother ride.
Nearly 60 customers from around the world have ordered more than
1,000 Dreamliners, approximately 40 percent of which are
787-9s.
Contact:
Saffana Michael
International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+9 7150-4590651
saffana.michael2@boeing.com
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SOURCE Boeing