EVERETT, Wash., Aug. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA]
and ANA (All Nippon Airways) celebrated the delivery of the
airline's 50th 787 Dreamliner during a ceremony today at Boeing's
Everett Delivery Center. The milestone marks yet another record for
ANA as it becomes the world's first airline to operate 50 787
Dreamliners.
"The 787 Dreamliner has played a significant role in opening up
new routes into new markets, while also forming the backbone of our
long-haul fleet," said Osamu Shinobe, president and CEO, ANA. "As
the launch customer of the 787 Dreamliner family, we are proud to
welcome the 50th 787 Dreamliner into our fleet, where it
will continue to serve our passengers with the most innovative and
memorable flying experience."
As part of efforts to expand its global network, ANA also
announced plans to launch new routes from Tokyo, Narita
to Phnom Penh, Cambodia in
September this year and Mexico City,
Mexico in February next year using 787 Dreamliners.
ANA became the launch customer of the 787 when it purchased 50
in 2004, and was the first to bring the airplane into service in
2011. The airline operates more than 11 percent of all 787s around
the world today and has flown an estimated 125,000 flights with the
Dreamliner.
"As the launch customer of the 787 and our largest 787 customer,
we are honored to celebrate this important milestone with ANA,"
said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "ANA is a valued Boeing customer and
has been a vital partner on this program. Today's event
demonstrates the strength of our enduring relationship and we look
forward to introducing the 787-10 to ANA in the coming years to
complete the entire family of 787 Dreamliners in their fleet."
Already the world's largest Dreamliner operator, ANA has an
additional 33 787s on order, including the longest and newest
member of the family, the 787-10. The airline also has 20 777-9
airplanes on order.
ANA recently showcased its 50th 787 Dreamliner at the
Farnborough International Airshow, performing high-performance
demonstration flights for thousands in attendance and wowing
millions of fans around the world on the internet.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an all-new, super-efficient family
of airplanes that brings the speed and range of big jets to the
middle of the market. Boeing designed the 787 family with superior
efficiency, allowing airlines to open new routes profitably and fly
directly where passengers wish in exceptional comfort.
Since entering service in 2011, the 787 has flown more than 109
million passengers on more than 500 routes around the world,
including more than 120 new nonstop routes made possible through
its efficiency.
To track ANA's 787 Dreamliners in real-time, visit:
http://www.boeing.com/commercial/flight-tracker/#/787/ANA
Contact:
Wataru Yoshioka and Maho Ito
ANA Corporate Communications
+81 3-6735-1111
publicrelations@ana.co.jp
Nao Gunji
ANA Communications
+1 310 892 3627
n.gunji@fly-ana.com
Rob Henderson
Japan Communications
The Boeing Company
+81 -90-1420-9662
robert.j.henderson3@boeing.com
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SOURCE Boeing