DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing 787 Dreamliner For Air India Debuts In New Delhi

Asia News Report: DTN News - AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing 787 Dreamliner For Air India Debuts In New Delhi
>14-hour non-stop flight marks first visit to India for airplane painted in Air India colors
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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada / NEW DELHI, - March 12, 2012: After a 14-hour non-stop flight from Seattle, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner in Air India's colors touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi today.

"We're proud to bring the world's most advanced commercial airplane to India, especially when it proudly displays the colors of national flag carrier Air India," said Dinesh Keskar, senior vice president of Asia Pacific and India Sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This week even more of our airlinecustomers will experience the game-changing technologies and innovations the 787 has to offer."

The 787 will be on static display in New Delhi before debuting at India Aviation 2012 in Hyderabad on March 14. The Dreamliner that will be showcased is outfitted in Air India's livery and an inviting passenger interior featuring full business and economy-class cabins.

Made from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the first airplane to provide both long distance capabilities with mid-size capacity. This capability will allow airlines like Air India to profitably operate non-stop routes to many more distant cities, providing choices preferred by the traveling public.

As a result of innovative technologies, the airplane offers unparalleled operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. More than 800 787s are on order by 60 customers, a testament to the airplane's unique capabilities.

Air India Fleet
Aircraft	In service	Orders	Passengers				Notes
			F	J	Y	Total
Airbus A319	24	—	0	0	144	144	5 dry leased
Airbus A320-200	18	—	0	20	126	146	6 dry leased
Airbus A321-200	20	—	0	20	152	172
Airbus A330-200	2	—	0	24	255	279	both dry leased
Boeing 747-400	5	—	12	26	385	423	2 dry leased
Boeing 777-200LR	8	—	8	35	195	238	5 to be leased out
Boeing 777-300ER	12	3	4	35	303	342
Boeing 787-8	—	27	0	18	238	256[2]	First aircraft delivery March 2012[3]
Total	89	30

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Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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wilson.chow@boeing.com

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bhawna@corvoshandwick.co.in 

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DTN News - BOEING NEWS / AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing, Oman Air Announce Order For Six Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Asia News Report: DTN News - BOEING NEWS / AIRLINES NEWS: Boeing, Oman Air Announce Order For Six Boeing 787 Dreamliners

- Order increases Boeing's 787 customer base in Middle East

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(NSI News Source Info) TORONTO, Canada / DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, November 14, 2011: Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Oman Air, Sultanate of Oman's flagship carrier, today announced an order for six Boeing 787-8s at the Dubai Airshow.

The airline completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer existing orders for the six Dreamliners from ALAFCO to Oman Air.

"Our decision to order the 787-8 is part of Oman Air's long-term growth strategy to expand and modernize our fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient airplanes," said Peter Hill, chief executive officer, Oman Air. "We see direct benefits because of the Dreamliner's fuel efficiency and operating economics as well as the enhanced travel experience that Oman Air will be able to offer its customers aboard this airplane."

In addition to bringing big-jet ranges to mid-size airplanes, the 787 provides airlines with unmatched fuel efficiency using 20 percent less fuel than today's similarly sized airplanes. The key to the exceptional performance of the 787 Dreamliner is a suite of new technologies, including advanced composite materials, systems, aerodynamics and engines. Passengers will also see improvements on the 787, from an interior environment with higher humidity to increased comfort and convenience.

Since its establishment in 1993, Oman Air has witnessed massive growth and has played a major role in making Muscat an important traffic hub in the Middle East. The airline currently operates direct international flights from Muscat to 41 destinations across the Gulf, the Levant, Europe, East Africa and Asia. Oman Air's commitment to quality, comfort and a seamless passenger experience has resulted in international acclaim, including major regional and international awards and an Official 4 Star Airline (Skytrax 2011) rating.

"Boeing and Oman Air share a decade-long partnership and we look forward to opening a new chapter together with the 787 Dreamliner," said Marty Bentrott, vice president of Sales for Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We see the 787 as a perfect complement to Oman Air's growing fleet, which will enable them to serve new destinations and enhance customer experience with the world's most advanced passenger jet."

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Saffana Michael
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+9 7150-4590651
Saffana.michael2@boeing.com

Usama Al Haremi
Oman Air
+968 24519 616
Usama.alharemi@omanair.com

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