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Fri, Nov 09, 2018

UAL First North American Airline To Welcome The Boeing 787-10 To Its Fleet

First Airline In The World To Fly All Three Variants Of The Dreamliner

Earlier this week at Boeing's 787 Dreamliner delivery center in Charleston, S.C., United Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 787-10. United is the first North American airline to take delivery of the 787-10, and the first airline in the world to have the entire family of 787-8, 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners in its fleet.

"The 787-10 is an excellent addition to United's fleet. It offers superior fuel efficiency while providing a more comfortable customer experience onboard that allows passengers to arrive at their destinations feeling more refreshed," said Gerry Laderman, chief financial officer at United, who was at the Boeing facility for the delivery celebrations.

Boeing's latest Dreamliner model is 18 feet longer than the 787-9, and can carry more passengers and cargo than previous 787 aircraft and uses 20 percent less fuel than older generation airplanes. United's 787-10 will feature 44 United Polaris business class seats, 21 United Premium Plus seats, 54 Economy Plus seats and 199 standard Economy seats.

"The United Airlines team is raising the bar again. With the new 787-10, United will fly the most fuel efficient widebody jet in commercial aviation today. The larger airplane comes with more seats, more cargo capacity, and the same Dreamliner comforts that passengers prefer," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company. "We are honored that United, a leading global carrier, has placed its trust in the 787 family, carefully optimizing their network with all three Dreamliner models."

United is investing in advancements onboard the new Dreamliner. The 787-10 is the first aircraft to be delivered with United's signature all aisle access Polaris business class and United Premium Plus seats already installed. Updated lighting patterns that mimic sunrise and sunset colors will help customers in each cabin fall asleep and wake up more adjusted to new time zones. The airline is also installing a brand new seatback entertainment system that features:

Split screen capabilities that allow customers to watch a movie and view the flight map simultaneously.
A relax mode that lets customers customize a selection of soothing videos and relaxing audio playlists.
The world's most extensive suite of accessibility features on a seatback entertainment system, which accommodates any level of vision, as well as provides support for customers with hearing and mobility issues.
Movie and television recommendations based on remaining flight time, previously watched content and movies and shows that have been added to a customer's favorites list.

(Image provided with United Airlines news release)

FMI: www.united.com

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