FRANKFURT, Germany,
May 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and the Lufthansa Group today announced
the airline group will continue its fleet modernization with a new
order for five 787-9 Dreamliners. The incremental order further
supports the group's efforts to reduce complexity in its long-haul
fleet and improve overall environmental performance by introducing
more fuel-efficient widebody jets.
"We are very pleased that five more Boeing 787-9s will
accelerate the modernization of our long-haul fleet. With these
ultra-modern, fuel-efficient aircraft, we send a strong signal for
environmental responsibility within the Lufthansa Group.
Furthermore we will reduce our operating costs and provide our
guests a state-of-the-art travel experience," said Dr. Detlef Kayser, Member of the Executive Board
Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Chief Operations Officer.
The Lufthansa Group placed its initial order for 20 787-9s in
2019. The new purchase agreement takes the group's order book to 25
787-9s.
The second member of the Dreamliner widebody family, the 787-9
can fly up to 20% more passengers and around 25% more cargo while
reducing fuel use and emissions by up to 25% compared to the
airplanes it replaces. Since entering service in 2011, the 787
family's fuel efficiency, flexibility and range have enabled
airlines to open more than 300 new nonstop routes and reduce carbon
emissions by 80 billion pounds.
Built with lightweight composite materials and powered by
advanced engines and a suite of environment-friendly technologies,
the 787 family has an airport-noise footprint that is 60% smaller
than the previous generation of 767 airplanes, making it ideal for
Lufthansa Group airport communities.
"The Lufthansa Group has been navigating an extremely
challenging market and positioning itself for the recovery ahead
and the eventual return to growth. We are honored that they have
once again selected Boeing's widebody airplane family to power
their future fleet," said Ihssane
Mounir, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales
& Marketing. "The 787's superior fuel efficiency and range
provide the Lufthansa Group the flexibility to profitably operate
the airplane across its route network."
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Contact:
Keelan
Morris
Boeing Communications (London)
+44(0)208 235 5664
keelan.j.morris@boeing.com
Jessica Kowal
Boeing Communications (Seattle)
+1 206 660 6849
jessica.m.kowal@boeing.com
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SOURCE Boeing