SEATTLE, Aug. 23,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the
Qantas Group announced today the carrier has selected the 787
Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for
four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes. With enhanced fuel
efficiency and environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is
pivotal to Qantas' global growth strategy to reduce its carbon
emissions over the next decade and beyond.
"This is another multi-billion-dollar investment in the national
carrier, and it's great news for our customers and our people,"
said Alan Joyce, Qantas Group CEO.
"The 787 and the GE engines fitted to them, are thoroughly proven
and extremely capable."
The 787 enables Qantas to meet its near- and long-term
sustainability goals, reducing fuel use and emissions by up to 25%
and featuring quieter engines compared to previous generation jets.
The airplanes are also capable of flying on a blend of Sustainable
Aviation Fuel (SAF), an important pathway to reducing emissions.
The new order is part of Qantas' major fleet renewal program that
is significantly increasing the carrier's overall fuel efficiency
each year.
"With its market-leading environmental performance, the 787
Dreamliner is central to Qantas' unwavering commitment to operate
one of the most sustainable and capable fleets in the airline
industry," said Stan Deal, president
and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Both the 787-9 and 787-10
offer enhanced efficiency, flexibility and passenger comfort to
connect Australia and destinations
around the world."
Capable of flying an expansive international route network, the
operating economics of the 787 family enables Qantas to open new
routes and add more flights to its existing network. The 787-9 can
fly up to 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km) connecting Australia to North
America and Europe. The
larger 787-10 with a range of 6,330 nautical miles (11,730 km),
will enable the airline to serve many popular international and
regional routes. Currently, Qantas has a fleet of 14 787-9
jets.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Contact:
Amber
Mizerak
International Sales Communications, Boeing Commercial Airplanes
Amber.mizerak@boeing.com
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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