Air New Zealand orders two more Dreamliners
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Air New Zealand has finalised an order for another two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft, valued at US$514 million at list prices, are in addition to the airline’s previous order of 12 Dreamliners.
The carrier was the launch partner of the new aircraft in July and currently operates three, alongside 15 B777-200ERs and B777-300ERs.
“The entry into service program has gone very smoothly and we’ve been incredibly pleased with the aircraft’s performance,” said Christopher Luxon, chief executive officer, Air New Zealand. “These new 787-9 Dreamliners will provide us with additional flexibility as we move forward with our growth plans.”
The extended Dreamliner model can fly up to 40 more passengers for longer and using less fuel than the aircraft it replaces.
“Air New Zealand was the first airline in the world to take delivery of a 787-9 and one of the first to recognise the synergies of operating both the 787 and 777. The order shows their confidence in our long-haul products,” said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president, Asia Pacific and India sales at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
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