Boeing to deliver first Dreamliner
Boeing and ANA have completed the contractual delivery of the first ever 787 Dreamliner. Celebrations to mark this milestone begin today in the US, with a delivery ceremony to follow tomorrow. The aircraft will then fly to Tokyo to join ANA’s fleet.
“Now that the airplane is ready to deliver, the entire team is ready to celebrate,” said Scott Fancher, Vice President and General Manager of the 787 programme. “We look forward to honouring our launch customer ANA before they fly their first Dreamliner home to Japan.”
Celebrations for Boeing employees begin this morning outside the 787 factory in Everett, Washington state. ANA and Boeing executives, employees, partners and government officials will gather at 9am for the delivery ceremony in the same location. The aircraft will take-off to Tokyo is scheduled to take-off on Tuesday morning at 6.35am.
“ANA has been a tremendous partner from day one,” said Fancher. “Through the hard work and challenges, the Boeing team never lost focus on the commitments to our valued customer. We know ANA’s customers will love this airplane.”
The delivery will be a huge relief to both Boeing and ANA. The Japanese airline has had to endure a series of delays dating back to 2007. ANA will now operate the aircraft on a special charter to Hong Kong, before commencing a regular domestic schedule.
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