Wed, Apr 25, 2007
Airlines Become Largest European, N. American Dreamliner
Customers
Boeing continues to rack up orders for its 787 Dreamliner, which
is due to be unveiled to the public in just under three months from
now. On Tuesday, Boeing confirmed it received a new order for 15
787-9s from Virgin Atlantic... and Air Canada said it was more than
doubling its existing order for 14 Dreamliners.
Virgin Atlantic's order -- part of an environmental partnership deal
between the two sides -- marks the largest 787 order
to date from a European airline. It is worth approximately $2.8
billion at list prices, according to the company, and also includes
options for eight more planes, and purchase rights for another 20
frames.
"Virgin Atlantic is pleased to introduce the Boeing 787
Dreamliner as our aircraft of the future," said Steve Ridgway,
chief executive officer, Virgin Atlantic. "This revolutionary
aircraft will bring a step change to the industry, substantially
reducing environmental impact and incorporating innovative design
and advanced technology, while providing an enhanced flying
experience for our passengers."
Meanwhile, in a separate announcement Air Canada told the press
it plans to increase its current 14-plane 787 order to 37 frames,
making the airline the largest 787 customer in North America. Local
news reports state Air Canada's parent company, ACE Aviation
Holdings Inc., plan to use the planes to replace the carrier's
Airbus A340s and A330s, as well as its older Boeing 767
widebodies.
"The Boeing Company is delighted that Air Canada has selected
additional 787 Dreamliners as part of the airlines' continuing
fleet revitalization and growth," said the American planemaker.
"Air Canada and Boeing are completing the arrangements pursuant to
the recently concluded agreement to enable Boeing to book the
airplanes and add them to the Boeing Orders & Deliveries Web
site."
As part of the order, Air Canada also reportedly reduced by two
its standing order for 18 Boeing 777s.
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