This Qantas Group strategic move entails an order for twelve Boeing Dreamliner aircraft, comprising four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes.
Boeing and the Qantas Group have joined forces to advance the carrier’s widebody fleet with the latest 787 Dreamliner family. This strategic move entails an order for twelve Dreamliner aircraft, comprising four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes. Qantas’ choice of the 787 Dreamliner underscores its commitment to bolstering fuel efficiency, environmental performance, and sustainability across its operations.
The adoption of the 787 Dreamliner will play a pivotal role in Qantas’ pursuit of its short- and long-term sustainability objectives. These aircraft are designed to reduce fuel consumption and emissions by up to 25%, while also featuring quieter engines compared to their predecessors. Furthermore, the 787 series is adaptable to flying on a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), contributing significantly to emission reduction goals. This acquisition aligns with Qantas’ substantial fleet renewal initiative, which aims to progressively enhance the carrier’s overall fuel efficiency.
“With its market-leading environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is central to Qantas’ unwavering commitment to operate one of the most sustainable and capable fleets in the airline industry,” said Stan Deal, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Both the 787-9 and 787-10 offer enhanced efficiency, flexibility and passenger comfort to connect Australia and destinations around the world,” he further added.
The 787 family’s operational economics enables Qantas to expand its international route network, introduce new flight paths, and augment its existing offerings. The 787-9, capable of flying up to 7,565 nautical miles, facilitates connections between Australia, North America, and Europe. Meanwhile, the larger 787-10, boasting a range of 6,330 nautical miles, empowers Qantas to serve popular international and regional routes.
“This is another multi-billion-dollar investment in the national carrier, and it’s great news for our customers and our people,” said Alan Joyce, Qantas Group CEO. “The 787 and the GE engines fitted to them, are thoroughly proven and extremely capable,” he further added.
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Presently, Qantas operates a fleet of fourteen 787-9 jets. This strategic partnership with Boeing is a significant step towards fortifying Qantas’ position as a forward-thinking and environmentally conscious global airline.
