Lufthansa has received its first B787 Dreamliner, named after the German capital.
The German flag carrier’s maiden B787 arrived at Frankfurt airport last week, following a flight from Boeing’s facilities in Paine Field, Everett, Washington.
‘Berlin’ (aircraft registration D-ABPA) is the first of 32 B787s which Lufthansa will take delivery of between now and 2027.
The aircraft is due to be fitted with three cabins (Business, Premium Economy and Economy).#####
The aircraft will initially be used on domestic routes from October, with the first intercontinental destination set to be Toronto.
Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, commented: “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. This will allow us to significantly further improve the average CO2 balance. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flying experience”.
Boeing says that the aircraft uses 25% less fuel and creates 25% fewer emissions than the planes they replace, avoiding 125 billion pounds of carbon emissions since entering service in 2011.
Stan Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, added: “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”.
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