Posted on 01/12/2016 12:55:35 PM PST by Gamecock
Boeing and ANA (All Nippon Airways) have celebrated ANA becoming the first airline to reach its 100,000th revenue flight with the 787 Dreamliner, during a gate ceremony at Sea-Tac International Airport, Seattle, US.
"The 787 Dreamliner has played an important role especially in forming the backbone of our international fleet," said Osamu Shinobe, President and CEO, ANA. "Reaching the 100,000th revenue flight milestone with the 787 Dreamliner is a significant milestone for ANA. As the largest customer of the 787, we look to forward to introducing the entire family of Dreamliners into our fleet as we aim to celebrate another 100,000 flights and beyond."
Boeing explains, ANA was the launch customer of the 787 Dreamliner family and in 2011 became the first airline to introduce the innovative airplane to passengers around the world. Since then, the fuel-efficient airplane has enabled ANA to launch new routes worldwide, including North America, Europe and Southeast Asia. With this milestone, ANA has accumulated approximately a quarter of all 787 revenue flights.
"We are honoured to celebrate this important milestone with ANA, especially here in Seattle," said Ray Conner, President and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "ANA is a valued Boeing customer and has been a tremendous partner on the 787 program. This milestone demonstrates the strength of our long-standing relationship and we look forward to celebrating many more milestones with ANA going forward."
According to ANA, it operates the world's largest Dreamliner fleet with 44 787s, including both the 787-8 and the longer 787-9. The airline has 39 unfilled 787 orders, including for the longest and newest member of the 787 family, the 787-10, in addition to 20 777-9X airplanes.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is a family of technologically advanced, super-efficient airplanes that bring big-jet ranges to the middle of the market. To date, the 787 has flown more than 75 million passengers on more than 350 routes around the world, including more than 90 new nonstop routes opened through its efficiency.
The Dreamliner is a dream to fly in...especially compared to the 777.
I have a an upcoming 13 hour flight onboard one, my first. I’ll let you know!
Much less jet-lag, is what we noticed.
Yes, please let me know what your thoughts are on the Dreamliner, in comparison.
I’ve heard the jet lag is less, in part, because of the increased humidity.
I’ll also be in business class, so hopefully I can stretch out and sleep most of the way.
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