The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for the 787 along with orders for 20 777-9 passenger airplanes and recently placed a firm order for seven of the new 777-8 Freighters.
Boeing, an aerospace company and manufacturer of commercial jetliners announced the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner, a 787-9, to Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline group. The aircraft was received by the Lufthansa Group at the Paine Field Airport in Washington DC, U.S.
The Lufthansa Group has placed 32 firm orders for the 787 Dreamliner jet and with the order has joined nearly 50 customers worldwide in operating the aircraft. The787 Dreamliner, according to the manufacturer, is the aviation industry’s most fuel-efficient and capable airplane.
Boeing designed the 787 family with an aim to have superior efficiency, which would allow the airlines to open new routes with profitability and fly people directly to their desired destinations in exceptional comfort. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner consumes 25% less fuel meanwhile creating 25% fewer emissions than the airplanes they are supposed to replace across the globe. The 787 family has avoided more than 125 billion pounds of carbon emissions in the environment since entering service in 2011.
“With the Boeing 787, we are introducing another modern aircraft type that is one of the most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet,” said Jens Ritter, CEO Lufthansa Airlines. “This will allow us to significantly further improve the average CO2 balance. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flying experience,” he further added.
In addition to 32 new 787 Dreamliner aircraft on order, the Lufthansa Group has firm orders for 20 777-9 passenger airplanes and has recently placed a firm order for seven of the new 777-8 Freighters. The 787 family has launched more than 325 new nonstop routes around the world since it commenced revenue service. This also includes approximately 50 new routes opened since 2020. The 787-9 can fly 296 passengers up to 7,565 nautical miles (14,010 km) in a typical two-class configuration.
“Today’s delivery to the Lufthansa Group is a significant milestone for both companies as we resume European 787 deliveries and Lufthansa receives its first 787. I am delighted to see Lufthansa join a growing set of airlines worldwide operating the industry’s most capable twin-engine airplane,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With unmatched fuel efficiency and huge passenger appeal, the 787 will play an integral role in the Lufthansa Group’s long-haul network,” he further said.
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