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Boeing and Lufthansa Group celebrated the delivery of the first 787-9 Dreamliner the largest airline group in Europe not Paine Field, Everett, Washington. photo boeing
The Lufthansa Group has 32 firm orders for 787 and joins almost 50 customers worldwide to operate the most capable and fuel-efficient aircraft in the industry. Boeing designed the family 787 with superior efficiency, enabling airlines to cost-effectively open new routes and get people directly where they want to go in exceptional comfort.
Using a 25% less than combustible and creating a 25 % lower emissions than the planes they replace, the family Boeing 787 has avoided more than 125.000 million pounds of carbon emissions since it entered service in 2011.
"With the Boeing 787, we are introducing another type of modern aircraft that is one of the most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet.", Jens Ritter said, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines. “This will allow us to significantly further improve the average CO2 balance. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flight experience.".
Since commercial service began in 2011, the family 787 has released more than 325 new non-stop routes around the world, included approximately 50 open routes from 2020. The 787-9 can transport to 296 passengers until 7.565 nautical miles (14.010 km) on a typical flight. two class setup.
"Today's delivery to the Lufthansa Group is an important milestone for both companies., as we resume deliveries of 787 in Europe and Lufthansa receives its first 787. I am delighted to see Lufthansa join a growing group of airlines around the world operating the most capable twin-engine aircraft in the industry.. «, Stan Deal said, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “With unrivaled fuel efficiency and great passenger appeal, the 787 will play an integral role in the Lufthansa Group's long-distance network.".
Besides 32 Boeing 787 dreamliner orders, Lufthansa group has firm orders of 20 planes passenger 777-9 and recently placed a firm order for seven of the new 777-8 Freighter.
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