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Boeing delivers it’s 500th and Air France’s first Dreamliner – Bangalore Aviation

Boeing delivers it’s 500th and Air France’s first Dreamliner

December 3, 2016 Comments Off on Boeing delivers it’s 500th and Air France’s first Dreamliner 330 Views

American airframer Boeing has delivered the French flag carrier Air France’s first 787. The aircraft, a Boeing 787-9, registered F-HRBA is the 500th 787 to be built and is also lessor AerCap’s 50th Dreamliner. Air France will deploy it’s first dreamliner on the Paris to Cairo route in January.

The Air France-KLM Group has ordered a total of 18 787-9s and seven 787-10s. An additional 12 787-9s will be leased through AerCap. AerCap is currently the world’s largest lessor of the Boeing 787.

Jean-Marc Janaillac, CEO, Air France-KLM

“It is with great pride and honor that Air France is taking delivery of its first Boeing 787, the 9th for Air France-KLM, Air France’s first e-enabled aircraft, the Dreamliner, marks a new stage in the modernization of our fleet. It will offer customers the best of Air France’s products and services.”

Air France F-HRBA Boeing 787-9. Boeing Image.
Air France F-HRBA Boeing 787-9. Boeing Image.

Air France will operate both the 787 and Airbus’ A350 with the later expected to join the carriers fleet next year.

Ray Conner, Vice Chairman, Boeing

“We’re proud that Air France will be flying this milestone airplane, which shows they are an industry leader in customer service and passenger innovation, We also congratulate AerCap on its milestone 50th 787 and appreciate their continued confidence in the Dreamliner.”

About Vedant Agarwal

A frequent flyer for both work and pleasure - Vedant has held elite status on many of the major alliances and airlines. Also an avid aviation photographer, his pictures have been published in and on the covers of many international publications.

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