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The world's fleet of success Boeing 787 Dreamliner achieved the milestone of having transported more than one billion passengers between its different operators. photo boeing
Boeing announced that the fleet of 787 Dreamliner has surpassed 1 billion passengers, faster than any wide-body commercial airliner in history, achieving this feat in less than 14 years since entry into service. The global fleet of 787, more than 1,175 planes, has done almost 5 million flights, covering more than 30 million flight hours.
Boeing 787 exceeds one billion passengers
“This milestone would not have been possible without the trust and credibility of our clients in the operation of the 787, and we are incredibly grateful to each of them”, Scott Stocker said., vice president and general manager of the Boeing program 787. “The family 787 Dreamliner was designed to connect people and places like never before. Transport more than 1 1 billion passengers in this relatively short time is a testament to how the aircraft has delivered on its promises to transform air travel with operational versatility., efficiency and comfort. This achievement reflects the dedication, the talent and innovation of the colleagues and partners who have given life to the family 787. To every operator who flies the 787 and to each of the 1 1 billion passengers who have flown on a Dreamliner, gracias.”
By numbers: 787 Dreamliner since its entry into service in 2011
- More of 1 billion passengers, more of 1,175 jets, almost 5 million flights, more of 30 million flight hours
- Best-selling wide-body passenger airport: more of 2,000 requests for 89 customers
- The Dreamliner fleet operates in more than 85 countries in more than 520 airports, including more than 425 new direct routes to destinations that had never been served
- 2,100 flights every day: more of 480,000 daily passengers and around 14.5 million people a month
- On average, each 787 is in the air more than 12 hours a day — showing strong global demand and reliability.
- Longest direct route: Londres a Perth (7,829 nautical miles), Operda by the
- Shortest direct route: Aruba to Curacao (65 nautical miles), operated by TUI
The family 787 it's a 25% more fuel efficient than the planes it replaces, thanks largely to new engines, expanded use of lightweight composite materials, applications of more efficient systems and modern aerodynamics.
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