[250718.EN.AIR] Hawaiian Airlines Confirms Order With Boeing For Up To 20 787 Dreamliners

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing and Hawaiian Airlines announced that they have finalised an order for ten 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at US$2.82 billion at list prices. The deal also includes purchase rights for 10 additional 787s.

President and chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines, Peter Ingram, said: "The Dreamliner's operational performance and passenger-friendly cabin makes it an ideal aircraft to serve as our flagship aircraft of the future. The aircraft provides Hawaiian with more seating capacity and greater range to expand within our current network and offer new destinations to and from Asia Pacific and North America."

Hawaiian announced in March that it had selected the 787-9 Dreamliner to serve medium to long-haul routes, signing a letter of intent for the aircraft.

The 787-9 is the longest-range Dreamliner with the ability to fly up to 7,635 nautical miles (14,140 kilometres), while using 20 per cent less fuel than older generation aircraft, reports AJOT.

Kevin McAllister, president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes said: "We look forward to delivering the Dreamliner to Hawaiian and supporting them with integrated services to help them operate more efficiently and lower their costs."

This order extends the sale success of the 787, which is the fastest selling twin-aisle airplane in history with nearly 1,400 sold and more than 700 delivered.

"We continue to see strong market demand for the Dreamliner and its game-changing capabilities. The more that airlines see what this airplane can do and the more that passengers experience the Dreamliner, the more calls we get about a new order or a repeat order," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company.

Source : HKSG.