Royal Brunei Airlines ordered four B787s as a part of its widebody renewal program, in-sync with the airline’s long-term growth strategy, sustainability goals and focus on passenger comfort. Royal Brunei Airlines has been operating the 787-8 for the last decade and with this order the airline has expressed its confidence with the product that customers have come to enjoy.
“The 787-9s symbolizes a bold step forward in our ongoing journey toward innovation and excellence,” says Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, CEO of Royal Brunei Airlines. He further expresses confidence that the new order will allow them to potential to tap into new growth areas, strengthen the market appeal and enable them to provide a superior travel experience to the guests.
According to Boeing the 787-9 offers versatility, efficiency and range that Royal Brunei Airlines desires to pursue increasing air travel and tourism opportunities.
Royal Brunei Airlines was the first Southeast Asian carrier to fly the 787 Dreamliner over a decade ago. Royal Brunei Airlines currently operates a fleet of five 787-8s, serving destinations in Asia, Australia, the Middle East and the United Kingdom. The 787-9 with a capacity of carrying nearly 20% more passengers than the 787-8 and fly 14,010 km (7,565 nautical miles), will support the carrier’s growing capacity needs on these medium- and long-haul routes.
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Boeing claims that the enhanced comfort features of the 787 family include air that is more humid and pressurized at a lower cabin altitude, as well as technology that counters turbulence. The 787 Dreamliner family also reduces fuel use and emissions by up to 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces.
