SINGAPORE, Feb. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Royal
Brunei Airlines today announced the airline's purchase of four 787
Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet. Royal Brunei Airlines'
selection of the 787-9 supports the airline's long-term growth
strategy, sustainability goals and focus on passenger comfort.
"The forthcoming arrival of the 787-9 Dreamliner symbolizes a
bold step forward in our ongoing journey toward innovation and
excellence," said Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, CEO of Royal Brunei
Airlines. "Royal Brunei Airlines has been operating the 787-8 for
the last 10 years and this order will ensure we continue with a
product that our customers have come to enjoy. In our constant
effort to offer unparalleled service matched with the highest
safety standards to our guests, the new fleet will allow us the
potential to tap into new growth areas, strengthening our market
appeal and enabling us to provide a superior travel experience to
our guests."
Royal Brunei Airlines was the first Southeast Asian carrier to
fly the 787 Dreamliner over a decade ago. With this 787-9 order,
which was finalized in February and will be posted on Boeing's
Orders & Deliveries, the airline can fly more passengers and
cargo farther while operating more efficiently.
"By renewing its investment in the 787 Dreamliner, Royal Brunei
Airlines will continue to connect Brunei with the world while offering the
carrier's signature service and comfort to passengers," said
Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice
president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "The 787-9 will
deliver the versatility, efficiency and range that Royal Brunei
Airlines desires to pursue increasing air travel and tourism
opportunities."
Royal Brunei Airlines currently operates five 787-8s, serving
destinations in Asia, Australia, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. The 787-9, which can carry
nearly 20% more passengers than the 787-8 and fly 14,010 km (7,565
nautical miles), will support the carrier's growing capacity needs
on these medium- and long-haul routes.
Boeing's 2023 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts 6.9% annual
fleet growth and nearly 4,300 airplanes will be delivered in
Southeast Asia over the next 20
years. Royal Brunei Airlines' latest 787 order highlights growing
widebody demand in Southeast
Asia.
Enhanced comfort features of the 787 family include air that is
more humid and pressurized at a lower cabin altitude, as well as
technology that counters turbulence. The 787 Dreamliner family also
reduces fuel use and emissions by up to 25% compared to the
airplanes it replaces.
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manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
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Contact
Amber Mizerak
International Sales Communications, Southeast Asia & Oceania
+65 9783-1571 (Singapore)
amber.mizerak@boeing.com
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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