EVERETT, Wash., June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) and Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI)
celebrated the Thailand flag
carrier's 25th direct 777 delivery, a 777-300ER (Extended Range),
from the Boeing delivery center in Everett, Wash.
"This is a very special delivery for us – our 25th
777 delivery from Boeing," said THAI President Mr. Charamporn
Jotikasthira. "The flexibility of the 777 family has played a
significant role in our continued success and our latest 777-300ER
will ensure we continue to expand our long haul markets efficiently
and economically, while providing our passengers the best possible
experience."
THAI has operated nearly every model of the 777 over the last
two decades and also currently operates five 787 Dreamliners. THAI
Cargo was the first carrier in Southeast
Asia to utilize the 777 Freighter and in January the two
companies celebrated the airline's 75th direct delivery
from Boeing.
"Boeing is honored to celebrate this milestone delivery with
Thai Airways International; it is a testament to the strong
partnership between our two companies and the capabilities of the
777," said Dinesh Keskar, senior
vice president of Asia Pacific and
India Sales, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "With its superior economics and award-winning passenger
interior, the 777 has been an outstanding airplane for THAI, and
alongside THAI's 787 Dreamliners, will ensure their success for
decades to come."
The 777-300ER is the most fuel and cost-efficient airplane in
its class today with 99.5 percent reliability, making it the most
reliable twin-aisle aircraft in the world. The flagship of the
world's elite airlines, the 777-300ER carries 386 passengers in a
standard three-class configuration up to 7,825 nautical miles
(14,490 kilometers), on non-stop routes.
The Bangkok-based airline has
one additional 777-300ER on order.
Contact:
Joanna Pickup
International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 425-879-6077
joanna.pickup@boeing.com
Jay Krishnan
Corporate Communications
Boeing Southeast Asia
+65 6800 5107
jay.krishnan@boeing.com
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