Austrian Airlines has added a third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its longhaul fleet, with the aircraft set to enter regular service on 1 June. This expansion is part of the airline's strategy to modernise its fleet by introducing a total of 12 Dreamliners by the end of the 2028–2029 winter schedule.
The newly acquired Dreamliner, previously registered under Lufthansa as D-ABPE, has been transferred to Austrian Airlines and will bear the registration OELPG. The aircraft underwent modifications and certification in Taipei before heading to Teruel, Spain, for painting in Austrian Airlines' distinctive livery. It is expected to arrive in Vienna at the end of May.
Stefan Kenan Scheib, COO of Austrian Airlines, highlighted the significance of this fleet renewal, stating, "We are continuing the fleet renewal on Austrian Airlines longhaul routes and are pleased to welcome a total of nine additional Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners to join the three already in service by 2028."
The Dreamliners will initially serve routes to New York's JFK and EWR airports, as well as Chicago's ORD. The introduction of these aircraft will coincide with the phasing out of older models, including three Boeing 767s and six Boeing 777s.
In addition to longhaul updates, Austrian Airlines is also renewing its short and medium-haul fleet. The airline plans to replace 17 Embraer aircraft with six new Airbus A320neo planes by 2028, further consolidating its fleet into two primary types: the Airbus A320 family and the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
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