Wed, Jan 23, 2008
Deal Counted As Part Of 2007 Sales Total
Boeing and Spanish carrier Air Europa announced Tuesday an order
for eight Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners valued at $1.3 billion at list
prices. The order, placed by Air Europa in 2007, was previously
accounted for on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web site as an
unidentified customer. Air Europa also acquired purchase rights for
an additional eight 787s.
Based in Palma de Mallorca, Air Europa is the first Spanish
customer for the composite-bodied 787.
"The 787 is the best solution that meets our requirements for a
superior airplane that offers better efficiency, better
environmental performance and excellent comfort for our
passengers," said María José Hidalgo, managing
director of Air Europa. "After further development of the 787 by
Boeing, it became very clear to our pilots, our fleet planners and
our accountants that the 787 would deliver the best economics while
also offering superior satisfaction for our passengers. We look
forward to making history as the first Spanish airline to fly this
magnificent machine."
Air Europa plans to operate its Trent 1000-powered 787s on
long-haul routes to destinations such as Argentina, Mexico and the
Dominican Republic.
"This decision would not have been possible without Air Europa's
exhaustive review of the 787's performance and the strong record of
success and partnership that Boeing shares with Air Europa," said
Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia and
Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Air Europa's fleet of
Next-Generation 737s has been tremendously successful. We look
forward to continuing that record of performance with the 787."
Since its launch in April 2004, the 787 has become the world's
fastest-selling commercial airplane. Fifty-six customers worldwide
have placed 857 orders for the 787.
More News
Inversion to Launch Reentry Vehicle Demonstrator Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 This fall, the aerospace startup Inversion is set to launch its Ray reentry demonstrator capsule aboard Spac>[...]
"We are excited to accelerate the adoption of electric aviation technology and further our journey towards a sustainable future. The agreement with magniX underscores our commitmen>[...]
"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significan>[...]
Aero Linx: OX5 Aviation Pioneers Each year a national reunion of OX5 Aviation Pioneers is hosted by one of the Wings in the organization. The reunions attract much attention as man>[...]
"Our driven and innovative team of military and civilian Airmen delivers combat power daily, ensuring our nation is ready today and tomorrow." Source: General Duke Richardson, AFMC>[...]