NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C.,
March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Air India celebrated the
airline's milestone delivery of its 20th 787 Dreamliner
from Boeing's final assembly facility in North Charleston, S.C.
"Taking delivery of our 20th 787 Dreamliner marks an
important day for Air India," said Rohit
Nandan, Chairman and Managing Director, Air India. "With
this airplane we are building on the success of our other 787s,
which are providing an exceptional experience to our passengers
while allowing us to expand our network both within India and
around the world."
The new Dreamliner also features the Star Alliance livery, Air
India's – and the world's – first 787 to do so. The flag carrier
joined the leading global airline network last year, reflecting the
strong network growth of the Indian aviation market.
"Today Air India joins an elite group airlines who have taken
delivery of 20 or more 787s and this milestone highlights the
successful partnership we have between Boeing and Air India," said
Dinesh Keskar, senior vice
president, Asia Pacific and
India Sales, Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "The 787 continues to provide great value to Air India,
opening new routes, with superior fuel efficiency and unmatched
passenger comfort."
Air India serves more than 60 domestic and 37 international
destinations. The airline has ordered 27 787 Dreamliners, with
seven more scheduled to be delivered.
Contact:
Joanna Pickup
International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+1 425-879-6077
joanna.pickup@boeing.com
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