SEATTLE, May 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) and TUI Group, one of the world's largest integrated leisure
travel companies, have finalized an order for one 787-9 Dreamliner
with an option for one further 787-9. The order is valued at
$257 million at current list prices.
TUI Group also announced that it will substitute two unfilled
orders for 787-8s for two 787-9s.
The European leisure group will operate a fleet of 13 787-8s
from this summer and with today's announcement will add three
787-9s to its fleet within the next three years.
"Adding the 787-9 to our order book enables TUI Group's airlines
to continue to develop its long-haul network, giving access to new
and exciting leisure destinations for our customers," said
Henrik Homann, TUI Group's Managing
Director Aviation. "The Dreamliner has proved very popular with our
passengers and we want to ensure that every passenger starts their
holiday in the best possible way with an exceptional flying
experience."
The 787-9 complements and extends the 787 family. With the
fuselage stretched by 6 meters (20 feet) over the 787-8, the 787-9
will fly up to 40 more passengers an additional 830 kilometers (450
nautical miles) with the same exceptional environmental performance
– 20 percent less fuel use and 20 percent fewer emissions than the
airplanes they replace.
"This new and revised order is testament to the value that the
Dreamliner family offers in meeting TUI Group's operational and
environmental goals, while at the same time providing an unrivalled
on-board experience for its passengers," said Todd Nelp, vice president of European Sales,
Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The 787-9 leverages the visionary design of the 787-8, offering
passenger-pleasing features such as large windows, large stow bins,
modern LED lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude,
cleaner air and a smoother ride.
There are six airlines in the TUI Group operating 144 medium and
long-haul aircraft, including the 787. The airlines are TUIfly,
Thomson, TUIfly Nordic, Jetairfly, Corsair and ArkeFly, serving
more than 180 destinations around the world. Throughout its
history, Boeing has delivered more than 165 airplanes to TUI Group
airlines. As well as the orders for 787s, TUI Group also has
ordered 60 737 MAXs.
TUI Group, an industry leader in sustainable travel,
collaborates with Boeing to reduce commercial aviation's
environmental impact. In addition to TUI Group's selection of the
efficient 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX, TUI Group is a partner on the
Boeing ecoDemonstrator 757, which is currently testing new
technologies to reduce airplane carbon emissions and noise.
Contact:
Daniel Mosely
European Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+44 208 235 5665
daniel.mosely@boeing.com
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