First Lufthansa Boeing 787 lands at Frankfurt Airport
Build-up of 787 fleet starts with today's addition of D-ABPA – a total of 31 more 787 deliveries expected by 2027
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Etihad kicks off Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week with special eco-flight to Brussels
Etihad Airways marked Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2020 by operating a special ‘eco-flight’ from Abu Dhabi to Brussels, featuring a range of initiatives designed to illustrate the…
Qatar Airways touches down for first time in Langkawi
The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia touched down at Langkawi International Airport.
Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways said: “Langkawi…
Qatar Airways to operate to Luanda, Angola
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Luanda, Angola, starting from 29 March 2020. The service, which operates up to five-times weekly to the capital and largest…
Etihad to bring Dreamliner to Indonesia and Maldives
Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and Male, Maldives. The airline’s two daily scheduled services from Abu Dhabi…
Portuguese connection: Qatar Airways debuts in Lisbon
As the airline adds to its rapidly expanding European network, Qatar Airways’ first ever passenger flight to Portugal landed at Lisbon Airport on 24 June.
Akbar Al Baker, group chief…
Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London
Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
El Al welcomes first Dreamliner
El Al has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet, a 787-9 model, touched down in Tel Aviv this week following a non-stop, 10,856km delivery…
Western China gets connected to New York
Western China will get two new connections to New York this winter, as Hainan Airlines continues to expand its trans-Pacific network.
On 20 October 2017, the Chinese carrier will launch…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Seoul
Etihad Airways has introduced its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the route to Seoul's Incheon International Airport.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will now operate daily flights…
Indian airlines to need 2,100 new jets
Indian airlines will need to purchase 2,100 new jet aircraft valued at US$290 billion over the next 20 years, a new report has predicted.
According to Boeing's latest Current Market…
Air New Zealand boosts Bali
Air New Zealand will significant enhance its operations in Bali next year, almost doubling its seat capacity to Denpasar and extending the duration of its flying season by almost two…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
El Al to fly new Dreamliner to Hong Kong
Hong Kong will become one of the first destinations to welcome El Al's new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Israeli national carrier has ordered 16 787s, the first of which is…
Etihad starts flying Dreamliner to Beijing
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Beijing route with the deployment of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The modern twin-aisle jet touched down in the Chinese capital for the first…
Xiamen Airlines touches down in LA
Xiamen Airlines, the fast-growing Chinese carrier, has launched its first ever flights to Los Angeles.
The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down at LAX for the first time on 27…
JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
China’s Okay Airways boosts fleet with Boeing
Okay Airways, the Tianjin-based airline, has moved to expand its operations with the placement of orders for 20 Boeing aircraft.
The airline, which operates both domestic and…
Inaugural Qatar Airways flight lands at Dublin Airport
Dublin has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin, giving guests and key…
China Southern deploys Dreamliner to Xinjiang
China Southern Airlines is planning to deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Xinjiang, the restive region in the far west of China.
According to an update on the Routes Online…
China’s Deer Jet partners Waldorf Astoria for “Dream” holidays
Following the recent launch of its inaugural "Dream Journey" to Tahiti, China's Deer Jet has partnered with Waldorf Astoria to offer ultra-luxury private jet holidays to Europe.
Under the…
Jetstar’s Dreamliner takes off to Vietnam
Australia's Jetstar Airways has launched its first flights to Vietnam, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet.
The inaugural service departed this week and Jetstar will now operate…
United gives Singapore a direct LAX link
Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes.
There have been no non-stop flights between the two…
Korean Air’s Dreamliner makes international debut
Korean Air’s latest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will make its inaugural international flight on Thursday 1 June 2017.
The twin-aisle aircraft was delivered to Korean…
Hainan Airlines upgrades long-haul aircraft cabins
Hainan Airlines has upgraded its long-haul in-flight products, with the roll-out of new cabins aboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new passenger offerings were introduced…
Hainan Airlines to fly flagship aircraft to Manchester
Hainan Airlines revealed this week that it will deploy its flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Beijing-Manchester route.
The Chinese carrier will start operating its…
“Tourist Class” seats developed for Dreamliner
Airlines operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will now be able to equip their aircraft with new "Tourist Class" seats.
Unveiled at the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, the…
First flight for largest Dreamliner
The largest version of Boeing's Dreamliner series took to the skies for the first time on Friday (31 March 2017).
The occasion, which took place at Boeing's factory in South Carolina, saw…
China Southern doubles London flights
China Southern Airlines will double the frequency of its flights to London this summer, with the launch of a second daily service direct from Guangzhou.
Commencing on 1 June 2017, the…
Thailand hosts fam trip to mark new “Phuket Express”
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has teamed up with Thai Airways to celebrate the launch of the national carrier's new Beijing-Phuket flights.
The new route marks THAI's first…
Air New Zealand introduces Dreamliner on Adelaide route
With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…
Uzbekistan Airways to fly Dreamliner to Southeast Asia
Two cities in Southeast Asia will soon welcome Uzbekistan Airways' new Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
The state-of-the-art long-haul jet will be deployed on the airline's…
Korean Air unveils latest long-haul aircraft
Korean Air's fleet modernisation strategy reached another major milestone this week when the airline took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Seoul-based national…
Western China to get new LA links
A pair of new air routes will soon start connecting Los Angeles with the two largest cities in Western China.
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch new trans-Pacific services from…
Boeing unveils largest Dreamliner
Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner.
The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long - 5.5m longer than the previous…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Airlines plans for long-haul future
Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier, is moving ahead with its long-haul expansion plans, as it targets the launch of new routes to the US and Europe.
The airline has…
SIA secures long-haul future with huge aircraft deal
Singapore Airlines has secured its future capacity needs with the placement of a massive aircraft order with Boeing.
The national carrier has signed a letter of intent with the US…
Etihad flies latest aircraft to Far East
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its newest aircraft to three major cities in the Far East.
The Abu Dhabi-based carrier will take delivery of nine more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in…
Aeromexico spreads wings to South Korea
Aeromexico will expand its Asian network this year with the launch of its first ever flights to South Korea.
Commencing on 27 May 2017, the airline will operate four weekly flights…
ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
Qantas reveals first Dreamliner route
Qantas has revealed that the trans-Pacific route between Melbourne and Los Angeles will be the first to be operated by its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The long-haul jet's inaugural…
First non-stop Australia-UK flights to launch in 2018
Travellers will be able to fly direct between Australia and the UK for the first time in 2018, following the launch of Qantas’ new non-stop Perth-London service.
The new 14,498km route,…
Boeing starts building biggest Dreamliner
Boeing has started final assembly work on its first B787-10 Dreamliner, the largest version of the revolutionary long-haul aircraft series.
Now under construction at Boeing's factory…
Air France joins Dreamliner club
Air France has become the latest airline to take delivery of Boeing's newest long-haul aircraft, the B787 Dreamliner.
The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes the 500th Dreamliner to…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new long-haul jet touched down in Hanoi last week and will initially be deployed on the airline's…
ANA to fly Dreamliner direct to Mexico
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will launch its first ever flights to Mexico early next year, aboard its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 15 February 2017, the Japanese carrier will…
Philippine Dream for Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has enhanced its operations in the Philippines with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Clark International Airport.
The state-of-the-art long-haul…
New Chinese airline enters global stage with Dreamliner deal
A new Chinese passenger airline has moved on to the global stage by ordering five long-haul Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing.
Formerly a cargo carrier, Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines only…
China Eastern installs fast Wi-Fi on new long-haul jets
China Eastern Airlines has selected a state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi solution for its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The Shanghai-based carrier has signed a deal…
Air Tahiti Nui installs Wi-Fi on new aircraft
Air Tahiti Nui has revealed that its new fleet of long-haul aircraft will be connected with broadband in-flight Wi-Fi.
The French Polynesian national carrier is planning to take…
Qantas accelerates pilot recruitment
Qantas has started to ramp up its pilot recruitment ahead of the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline’s first new long-haul jets are due to be delivered in…
China Southern confirms deal for larger Dreamliners
China Southern Airlines has finalised an order for 12 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the extended version of the fuel-efficient long-haul jet.
The new order, which is valued at US$3.2 billion…
Qatar Airways orders 100 new aircraft
Qatar Airways has placed another huge aircraft order, this time agreeing to purchase up to 100 new Boeing jets.
The rapidly-expanding Gulf carrier has penned a firm order for 40…
Air India adds Australian flights due to “overwhelming” demand
Air India will introduce three more flights to Australia next year.
The Economic Times reported the national carrier's chairman & managing director, Ashwani Lohani, as confirming…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai
Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier…
Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver
With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.
And these links will be strengthened even further next year when…
Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal
Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year.
In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Vietnam
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year.
And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…
Direct China-Las Vegas flights to launch this year
The first direct flights from mainland China to Las Vegas will take off in December 2016, it has been revealed.
Hainan Airlines has confirmed that it will start operating its new…
Aeromexico unveils special livery for first Boeing 787-9
Aeromexico has revealed images of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which will be named Quetzalcoatl (meaning "Feathered Serpent").
The long-haul jet emerged from the…
Scoot dedicates “KarmaScootra” aircraft to Indian market
Following the launch of its inaugural flights to India earlier this year, Scoot has now dedicated one of its aircraft to the Indian market.
The Singaporean low-cost carrier's latest…
Dreamliner opens up Uzbekistan as Europe-Asia bridge
Uzbekistan could soon become a new transit option for passengers travelling between Europe and Asia.
The country's national carrier, Uzbekistan Airways, took delivery of its first…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Jet Airways to delay Dreamliner deliveries
Jet Airways has asked Boeing to delay the delivery of its 10 B787 Dreamliners, the Economic Times reports.
The Mumbai-based carrier had been due to start receiving the new long-haul…
Air New Zealand to increase long-haul premium seating
Air New Zealand is planning to spend more than NZ$100 million (US$73m) in a revamp of the premium cabins onboard its long-haul aircraft.
Under the new plan, which the airline said was…
Vietnam Airlines to fly direct to US
Vietnam Airlines will launch its first ever direct flights to the US in 2018.
The National Times newspaper reported the move this week, but no further details have been revealed with…
ANA becomes first airline to operate 50 Dreamliners
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet of 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline's 50th Dreamliner was handed over to the carrier on…
Scoot to launch first flights to Europe
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will start flying to Europe for the first time next summer.
Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the airline will operate non-stop…
Air NZ enlists Chua Enlai to attract Singaporean travellers
Air New Zealand has teamed up with Singaporean actor Chua Enlai in an effort to entice more travellers from the Lion City.
In a new video, entitled “Come on board our Dreamliner with…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Chinese operations with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
The switch to the B787-9 marks a 14% increase in capacity on…
Air India links Ahmedabad with New York
Travellers in the Indian city of Ahmedabad will soon be connected to New York, following the launch of Air India's latest international route.
Effective 15 August 2016, the national…
Xiamen Airlines starts flying to North America
China's Xiamen Airlines will launch its inaugural flight to North America on Monday (25 July 2016), when it kicks off a new direct service from Xiamen to Vancouver.
The new…
Thomson Airways takes delivery of 10th Dreamliner
Thomson Airways’ tenth Dreamliner touched down at Manchester Airport at 09:10am this morning.
The airline’s managing director, John Murphy, landed the aircraft after flying 3950 miles…
China Eastern to introduce premium economy
China Eastern Airlines will introduce premium economy seating onboard its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The airline is revamping its twin-aisle fleet, with 15 new Boeing 787-9…
Dreamliners aid Heathrow’s noise reduction strategy
Virgin Atlantic’s replacement of its old 747-400s with top of the range Dreamliners has improved the airline's noise record at London Heathrow over January to March of this year, the latest…
Air Canada completes perfect 10 with Seoul launch
Air Canada has completed a major phase of international growth with the launch of direct flights to South Korea.
The inaugural Toronto-Seoul service departed on Saturday 18 June 2016,…
Hainan Airlines welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…
New Dreamliners could see THAI return to North America
Thai Airways International could resume direct flights to North America, following the arrival of its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Bangkok Post reported the…
Hainan Airlines reveals new Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has revealed the initial routes on which it will deploy its new fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The first of 30 new B787-9s is expected to be delivered next week,…
Air Canada launches new route Down Under
Air Canada has launched a new service connecting Vancouver with Brisbane.
The inaugural flight arrived in the Australian city on Friday morning (3 June 2016), becoming the only direct…
Etihad upgrades Australian routes with newest aircraft
Etihad Airways has upgraded its Australian network with the deployment of new aircraft to two destinations.
The UAE-based airline’s Airbus A380 will touch down in Melbourne today (2 July…
Singapore gets reconnected to US
Direct flights between Singapore and the US restarted today, following two-and-a-half-year hiatus.
Late on Wednesday, United Airlines’ first non-stop flight departed San Francisco…
Air China enters Dreamliner era
Air China has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet was officially handed over to the airline in a ceremony in Beijing last week. Air…
New Chinese airline orders Dreamliners
Ruili Airlines, a new passenger carrier based in Kunming, southwest China, has signed an agreement for six Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
As part a ceremony held this week to mark the…
Air India to add 57 more planes
Air India will add 57 planes to its fleet in the coming years, it has been revealed.
The Hindustan Times reports that the bulk of the airline’s new aircraft will be single-aisle…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America.
On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week.
The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…
United Airlines hits Silk Road with new route
United Airlines has continued to expand its operations in China with the launch of its first direct service to Xi’an, the country's former capital and ancient Silk Road city.
The first…
Xiamen Airlines reveals first US destination
Xiamen Airlines will embark on its first trans-Pacific flight to the US this year, with the launch of services to Seattle.
Commencing on 26 September 2016, the Chinese carrier will…
China Eastern secures long-haul future with latest jets
China Eastern Airlines has placed orders for two of the world’s most modern jets as it moves to expand its long-haul network.
The Shanghai-based carrier has agreed to purchase 15…
Scoot makes major push into India
Scoot has revealed plans for a major push into India with the launch of flights to three destinations: Chennai, Amritsar and Jaipur.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier's Indian…
Air India launches Delhi-Vienna flights
Air India has launched a new direct flight between Delhi and Vienna.
The service will now operate three times a week using a two-class Boeing B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Flight AI153…
Xiamen Airlines to fly to LA
Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch direct flights to Los Angeles.
The Chinese carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for permission to launch four…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
KLM flies Dreamliner to three Chinese cities
KLM will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to three cities in China later this month.
On 27 March 2016, the Dutch national carrier will deploy the new long-haul jet on its…
Air India to expand long-haul fleet
Air India is planning to expand its fleet of long-haul aircraft in an effort to enhance its international route network, the Indian Express reports.
The national carrier currently…
Xiamen Airlines reveals new long-haul routes
China’s Xiamen Airlines is stepping up its long-haul expansion with plans to launch flights to Vancouver, Seattle, New York and Melbourne in the coming months.
The airline launched its…
Boeing starts work on largest Dreamliner
Boeing has commenced major assembly work on its first B787-10 aircraft - the largest version of the long-haul Dreamliner series.
The fuselage work commenced on 14 March, two weeks…
Hangzhou to get first direct link to US
The Chinese city of Hangzhou will be connected to the US for the first time this summer, when United Airlines launches a new direct service from San Francisco.
Continuing the US carrier's…
Air China to receive first Dreamliner in May
Air China will welcome its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 5 May 2016.
The arrival of the new B787-9 aircraft will make the Beijing-based airline the first in China to operate…
Aeromexico flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Aeromexico has started flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Shanghai.
Effective immediately, the Mexico City-Tijuana-Shanghai route will be operated using the 243-seat,…
Norwegian welcomes new Dreamliner for long-haul growth
Norwegian has expanded its long-haul fleet with the addition of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet is being leased to Norwegian by MG Aviation and will…
West Midlanders flight habits revealed by Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has revealed the travel habits of West Midlanders ahead of its inaugural flight to Birmingham in the UK in March.
The findings, based on interviews with 1,000 people in the…
United to go “all-Dreamliner” on Australasia routes
United Airlines will start operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on all routes to Australia and New Zealand this year.
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the US carrier's first flights to…
Hainan Airlines to create first direct link from China to Calgary
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flights between China and the Canadian city of Calgary this summer.
Commencing on 20 June 2016, the new Beijing-Calgary route will be…
UN agrees to cut aircraft CO2 emissions
The UN's civil aviation body has committed to reducing the carbon emissions produced by commercial aircraft.
In a meeting in Montreal, the International Civil Aviation Organization…
Saudia welcomes first Dreamliners
Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft form part of a triple delivery to the Saudi Arabian national carrier, comprising…
Xiamen Airlines plans Seattle flights
Xiamen Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights to Seattle.
According to a statement on the website of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the…
United to fly direct from US to Singapore
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…
Scoot launches daily flights to Guangzhou
Scoot has expanded its network in China with the launch of a new service to Guangzhou.
The Singaporean low-cost carrier kicked off the new route on 16 January, in time for Chinese New…
Xiamen Airlines offers free Wi-Fi in economy class
Xiamen Airlines has started offering free in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers in the economy class cabins of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline rolled out the free connectivity…
Hainan Airlines to link Changsha with LA
Hainan Airlines will launch the first ever direct flight from Changsha to the US next month.
Commencing on 21 January 2016, the airline will fly non-stop from the capital of Hunan…
Etihad’s Dreamliner spreads wings with five new routes
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to five more destinations in 2016.
With five new B787-9s due to join the airline's fleet over a seven-month period from…
Air India launches London-Ahmedabad flights
Air India has launched a new service connecting Ahmedabad with London.
The inaugural flight departed the Gujarati city's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Tuesday…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to Sydney
Japan's ANA has launched a new direct service to Sydney.
The airline's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, painted in a Star Wars-themed livery, touched down in the Australian city on 13…
Boeing finalises design of largest Dreamliner
Boeing has finalised the design of its largest Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-10.
The project milestone, which Boeing said was reached "nearly two weeks ahead of schedule", means that…
Xiamen Airlines launches first flights to Sydney
Xiamen Airlines touched down Australia for the first time on Monday morning, with the launch of its first new service to Sydney.
The Chinese airline commenced the first of two new…
EVA Air confirms largest ever order
EVA Air today finalised the largest aircraft order in the history of Taiwanese aviation.
The deal with Boeing for up to 24 B787-10 Dreamliners and two B777-300ER aircraft is valued at…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year.
The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…
Air India to connect London with Ahmedabad
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed that Air India will launch a new flight between London and Ahmedabad, the largest city in his home state of Gujarat.
Addressing…
American to link LA with Tokyo Haneda
American Airlines will launch a new trans-Pacific service between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Haneda Airport next year.
Commencing on 11 February 2016, the service will operate daily…
Qatar Airways welcomes two more Dreamliners
Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on Wednesday, in a ceremony at Boeing's factory in the US.
As the Middle East launch customer for the B787,…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
Scoot launches first flights to Melbourne
Scoot touched down in Melbourne for the first time on 1 November 2015.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier received a traditional water cannon welcome on Sunday, when its Boeing 787…
Hainan Airlines plans Las Vegas flights
Hainan Airlines is planning to launch non-stop flights between Beijing and Las Vegas next year.
According to a statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)…
Air Canada to launch Toronto-Seoul service
Air Canada will launch direct flights between Toronto and Seoul next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The trans-Pacific route will commence on 17 June 2016,…
BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi
British Airways' new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week.
The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA's fleet and comes equipped with…
Xiamen Airlines to launch North American flights
China's Xiamen Airlines is planning to launch its first ever trans-Pacific flights to the US and Canada.
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has revealed that Xiamen…
EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order
EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion.
The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…
Oman Air enters new era with first Dreamliner
Oman Air's long-haul expansion plans have taken a major step forward with the arrival of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle aircraft was handed over the…
Air India boosts Shanghai service
Air India will increase the frequency of its Delhi-Shanghai service later this month.
From 30 October 2015, the national carrier will add a fifth weekly service on the route, running…
Xiamen Airlines receives sixth Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its sixth Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet touches down at Xiamen's Gaoqi International Airport on 1 October and will…
Jetstar launches first route between China and Australia
Jetstar has commenced its first direct flight between mainland China and Australia.
The low-cost carrier's inaugural Wuhan-Gold Coast service landed at Coolangatta Airport in…
United to fly direct to Xi’an
United Airlines is planning to launch direct trans-Pacific flights to Xi'an.
The carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to commence a new…
Boeing to train THAI pilots
Boeing has signed an exclusive pilot training agreement with Thai Airways International (THAI).
The new deal will see Boeing Flight Services provide training for nearly 50 flights…
Scoot moves to world’s first all-Dreamliner fleet
Scoot has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet entirely consisting of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier took delivery of its…
Vietnam Airlines launches first international Dreamliner flights
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first ever international flights using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The inaugural flight touched down at London Heathrow…
ANA launches Dreamliner flights to KL
Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has launched flights to Kuala Lumpur, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight touched down in the Malaysian capital on 1…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
Qantas to enter Dreamliner era
Qantas has announced plans to acquire eight new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, ushering in what the airline called "a new era of global opportunities".
The new long-haul jets will…
Xiamen Airlines to launch first flights to Australia
Following the recent launch of its first ever long-haul flights to Amsterdam, China's Xiamen Airlines has confirmed that it will make its Australian debut in Sydney later this year.…
Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Singapore
Jetstar has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Singapore for the first time.
The twin-aisle jet started operating the Melbourne-Singapore route on Thursday and will now…
Etihad deploys Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways has started flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner direct to Singapore.
The new service commenced on 1 August 2015 and will now run daily, departing Abu Dhabi at 2200…
Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8…
Scoot takes over SilkAir’s Hangzhou route
Scoot will start operating the Singapore-Hangzhou route on 25 October 2015, in place of SilkAir.
SilkAir currently operates the route four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays…
Poland’s LOT to launch three Asian routes
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to add three new Asian cities to its route map next year.
As part of its new long-haul strategy, the Warsaw-based national carrier will start…
Xiamen Airlines goes long-haul with Amsterdam launch
China's Xiamen Airlines launched its first ever long-haul flights on 26 July 2015, connecting Xiamen with Amsterdam.
The inaugural flight departed Xiamen’s Gaoqi International Airport…
Vietnam Airlines unveils new corporate identity
Vietnam Airlines has officially launched its new corporate identity in a ceremony at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport.
The launch coincides with the roll-out of the company's new…
Crystal takes off with new luxury air and cruise ventures
Crystal Cruises has unveiled plans to significantly expand the scope of its business, with new river cruise, luxury yacht and expedition cruise ventures, and even luxury air tours aboard its…
China Southern ramps up Australian routes
China Southern Airlines will enhance its Australian operations in the coming months, with the addition of more flights to Perth and Melbourne.
Last week, the Chinese airline added an…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
Scoot expands Asian network with two new routes
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, has added two new Asian cities to its route map: Osaka and Kaohsiung.
The airline started flying to Osaka on 8 July, when flight TZ298…
Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane
Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner and pens deal for 16 more jets
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
A major ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Washington DC this week, attended by more than…
Etihad flies Dreamliner to Zurich
Etihad Airways has introduced its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Abu Dhabi–Zurich route.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Etihad Airways’ chief commercial officer, Peter…
Scoot celebrates SG50 with special livery
Scoot is celebrating Singapore's 'SG50' golden jubilee with a special aircraft livery.
The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, named 'Maju-lah', has been adorned with a colourful new livery that…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Brussels
ANA will launch a new route from Tokyo to Brussels later this year.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the Japanese airline will fly daily from Tokyo's Narita Airport to the Belgian…
Air India welcomes 21st Dreamliner
Air India has taken delivery of its 21st Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 28 June 2015,…
Etihad’s Zurich route gets a Boeing 787
Etihad Airways recently announced expansion of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner network with deployment of the aircraft on the Abu Dhabi – Zurich route.
The new service will commence from 6…
Etihad flies Dreamliner direct to Brisbane
Etihad Airways has launched a new non-stop service to Brisbane using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The inaugural flight departed Abu Dhabi at 2200 on Monday evening and will touch…
Qatar Airways to showcase aircraft at Paris Air Show
Qatar Airways is preparing to showcase its fleet with a display of five aircraft at the 2015 Paris Air Show, which takes place next month at Le Bourget in Paris.
Qatar Airways group…
Scoot flies to Osaka
Scoot will launch flights to Osaka this summer, its second destination in Japan.
Commencing on 8 July 2015, the low-cost carrier will operate six weekly flights between Singapore and…
Qatar upgrades German services with new planes
Qatar Airways is expanding its German services with the latest A350 XWB aircraft.
Deployed on the Doha-Munich route from 1 October, the new aircraft will complement the existing…
Jetstar to connect Gold Coast with Wuhan
Jetstar has confirmed plans to launch the first ever direct scheduled flights between the Gold Coast and Wuhan, the capital of central China's Hubei province.
Commencing on 29…
American Airlines launches Dallas-Beijing flights
American Airlines has launched a new direct service between Dallas and Beijing.
The new route will operate daily, departing Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport at 1120 and…
Etihad to fly Dreamliner to Singapore
Etihad Airways will enhance its Singapore route this summer with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
From 1 August 2015, the new aircraft will offer passengers on…
Qatar Airways converts Edinburgh to daily service
Qatar Airways launched its daily direct scheduled service from Doha’s Hamad International Airport to Edinburgh Airport on 1 May 2015.
This new service marks the beginning of five…
Air Tahiti Nui confirms Boeing fleet revamp
Air Tahiti Nui has confirmed plans to revamp its fleet by placing a firm order for two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline, which serves long-haul routes to and from Tahiti,…
Scoot deploys Dreamliners on all Australian routes
Scoot has confirmed that from 1 May 2015, all of its Australian routes will be operated by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Singapore-based airline’s third B787 will be…
ANA goes international with new Dreamliner
Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week.
The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…
Ethiopian Airlines starts flying to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first ever flights to Japan.
The airline's new route to Tokyo Narita Airport commenced on 21 April 2015 and will now operate three times a week,…
Xiamen Airlines welcomes fourth Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines took delivery of its fourth Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on 20 April.
Like its other B787-8s, the new long-haul aircraft is configured with 237 seats in a…
First glimpse of Vietnam Airlines’ first Dreamliner
Assembly work on Vietnam Airlines' first ever Boeing B787 Dreamliner has been completed, ahead of the aircraft’s launch this summer.
New pictures released this week provide the first…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Fiji
Fiji will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time later this year, when Air New Zealand upgrades its Auckland-Nadi service to the new aircraft.
Commencing on 27 November…
ANA unveils Star Wars Dreamliner
Japan's ANA has unveiled a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft painted to resemble the popular Star Wars character, R2-D2.
The new B787-9 aircraft features the special livery as part of a…
Hainan Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft - the last of its current order.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Haikou’s Meilan International…
Scoot adds second route to Taiwan
Scoot will launch flights to Kaohsiung this summer, marking the airline's second destination in Taiwan.
Commencing on 9 July 2015, the Singaporean low-cost carrier will operate three…
NASA researches new aircraft materials
NASA has established a new group intended to advance the research of new materials that could be used to manufacture aircraft.
The US space agency has teamed up with five other…
Boeing delivers 20th Dreamliner to Air India
Air India has taken delivery of its 20th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new aircraft features the Star Alliance livery, becoming the first Dreamliner in the world to do so. Air India…
ANA confirms new Dreamliner order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has confirmed an order for three Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft.
The deal, which was first agreed in January 2015, is valued at US$900 million at list…
Hainan Airlines to order 30 more Dreamliners
Hainan Airlines is planning to order 30 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The airline said in a statement to the Shanghai Stock Exchange this week that it will select the larger B787-9…
Xiamen Airlines equips Dreamliners with Wi-Fi
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and the first to come equipped with in-flight Wi-Fi.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Xiamen’s…
Scoot expands Bangkok service with Dreamliner
Scoot will increase the number of flights it operates to Bangkok this summer, with the deployment of its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the city.
From 8 July 2015, the Singaporean…
Etihad Airways deploys Dreamliner on Washington route
Etihad Airways has announced its intent to deploy the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on its daily Washington DC service.
This new aircraft will commence service from 15 March 2015.…
JAL expands Wi-Fi service to more routes
Japan Airlines will start rolling out in-flight Wi-Fi services on more international routes next month.
Effective 3 March 2015, the airline will offer Wi-Fi onboard its Boeing…
Air Tahiti Nui selects Dreamliner for long-haul revamp
Air Tahiti Nui has announced plans to revamp its fleet, and has selected the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to replace its existing fleet of Airbus A340s.
The airline, which serves…
Air India adds 19th Dreamliner
Air India has taken delivery of its 19th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 24 February 2015,…
Jetstar expands Dreamliner flights across Asia Pacific
Jetstar has unveiled plans to launch its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on a series of new routes across the Asia Pacific region.
Already this month, the low-cost carrier has…
Qatar Airways launches daily Durban flights
Qatar Airways recently announced its intent to expand its presence in South Africa.
The airline in line with its expansion plan has launched a new destination Durban while…
China Southern adds Dreamliner flights to Australasia
China Southern Airlines will add more Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Australasia in the coming months.
Effective 31 March 2015, the Guangzhou-based carrier will deploy the modern…
American to fly new Dreamliner to Beijing
American Airlines has unveiled the launch schedule for its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the inaugural international service to Beijing.
The world's largest airline…
Passenger opens door on Air India flight
An Air India flight was delayed last week, when a passenger opened one of the aircraft doors prior to take-off.
The Economic Times reports that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft was…
Xiamen Airlines flies Dreamliner to Chengdu
Xiamen Airlines has started flying its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The new service commenced today (10 February…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Silicon Valley
Hainan Airlines has revealed that it will launch its first ever flights to the Californian city of San Jose this summer.
Announced in an official Weibo update, the Chinese airline…
Dreamliner arrival heralds new dawn for Scoot
Scoot launched its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Singapore-Perth route yesterday, marking the start of a new era for the low-cost carrier, as it moves towards an all-B787…
Scoot welcomes “game changing” Dreamliner
Scoot took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft today, marking a major milestone in the airline's development.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier has ordered 20…
Etihad’s Dreamliner debuts on Dusseldorf route
Etihad Airways' Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft entered commercial service on Sunday, on the Abu Dhabi-Dusseldorf route.
The first flight, numbered EY23, departed the UAE capital at 0215…
Xiamen Airlines to launch European flights in July
China's Xiamen Airlines will commence its first ever flights to Europe this summer, with a new route to Amsterdam.
The airline recently received permission from the Civil Aviation…
ANA targets 50% expansion of international business
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled an ambitious new 10-year strategy through which it aims to increase its international passenger traffic and revenues by 50%.
Taking advantage of the…
Air India Dreamliner makes unscheduled landing
One of Air India’s new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Budapest on Thursday evening, due to a technical problem.
The aircraft was…
American welcomes first Dreamliner
American Airlines has welcomed its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The US carrier took delivery of the new aircraft, a B787-8, on Thursday (22 January 2015) at Boeing's factory in…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Qatar Airways increases capacity to Italy and Spain
Qatar Airways is increasing its capacity on its flights to Italy and introducing double-daily flights to Madrid.
The increase in both capacity and service will roll out over the next…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Japan
Ethiopian Airlines will launch its first flights to Japan this year.
In partnership with All Nippon Airways (ANA), the African carrier will operate three weekly flights between Addis…
Boeing breaks aircraft delivery record in 2014
Boeing has set a new company record for the most commercial airplanes delivered in a single year.
The US planemaker delivered 723 aircraft in 2014, breaking the previous record set in…
Xiamen Airlines to accelerate expansion in 2015
Xiamen Airlines took delivery of two new Boeing 737-800s on 26 December 2014, marking the Chinese airline's 12th and 13th new aircraft of 2014.
And this year, the carrier plans to…
Azerbaijan Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner
Azerbaijan Airlines has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Baku-based national carrier welcomed the new twin-aisle…
Colombia’s Avianca starts long-haul growth with Dreamliner
Colombia's national carrier Avianca has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The arrival marks the start of a major expansion and renewal of Avianca's long-haul…
Etihad closes year with landmark double delivery
Etihad Airways has ended 2014 on a high, by unveiling its first Airbus A380 and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft in Abu Dhabi.
The doors to the airline’s two new flagship aircraft,…
Boeing to break China delivery record
Boeing expects to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft to China this year.
The US planemaker expects Chinese airlines to receive 150-160 Boeing jets in 2014, up from 143…
Scoot to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Singaporean low-cost carrier, Scoot, is continuing its Australian expansion with the start of daily Dreamliner flights to Perth.
The new operation will commence on 1 February 2015,…
ANA goes big in Texas
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is making a move into Texas with the launch of direct flights between Tokyo and Houston.
The new trans-Pacific route will get underway in June 2015,…
Air Canada to connect Dubai
Effective November 2015, Air Canada will launch its non-stop service between Toronto and Dubai. The new route will enhance the airline’s presence in the region and boost connectivity…
Scoot moves into Melbourne
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot has revealed that it will launch its first flights to Melbourne next year.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the airline will use its brand new…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Air Canada will commence direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi next year.
Scheduled to start in November 2015, the new Toronto-Delhi route will be the first to be operated by Air…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Qatar Airways to connect Edinburgh
Effective 1 May 2014, Qatar Airways will commence daily direct flights to Edinburgh. This is a boost to the recently launched five-weekly flights on the same route. The new service will…
Boeing tests environmental technologies
Boeing has started a programme to test more than 25 new technologies aimed at improving the environmental performance of its aircraft.
The Boeing ecoDemonstrator programme will use a…
China Southern to fly to San Francisco
China Southern Airlines has announced its plan to launch flights from Guangzhou to San Francisco.
The latest trans-Pacific route was confirmed by China Southern at the Zhuhai Airshow,…
Air India connects Goa with Moscow
Air India is now enabling more Russian travellers to visit the beaches of Goa.
The national carrier now operates four weekly flights between the Goa and the Russian capital, Moscow,…
Qatar Airways adds three new aircraft
Qatar Airways has taken a major step in its fleet expansion programme, with the arrival of three new long-haul aircraft.
The arrival of the two Boeing 787 Dreamliners and one Boeing…
Virgin Atlantic to fly Dreamliner to India
Virgin Atlantic is planning to deploy its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to India next year, a company official has revealed.
Joe Thompson, the UK carrier's director of…
United spreads wings across Pacific
United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea.
On 26 October 2014, the US…
China Southern boosts Wuhan
China Southern Airlines is planning to launch a series of new routes from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province and largest city in central China.
These will include the carrier's first…
Virgin Atlantic welcomes first Dreamliner
Virgin Atlantic Airways has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The UK-based airline becomes the first European carrier to take delivery of the…
Boeing delivers more aircraft in Q3
Boeing continued to accelerate its aircraft deliveries in the third quarter of the year.
The US planemaker delivered a total of 186 commercial jets in Q3 2014, compared to 170 in the…
Boeing unveils Etihad’s first Dreamliner
Etihad Airways' first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner rolled out of Boeing's factory in Seattle, painted with the airline's new livery.
The brand new design was first revealed last week, on…
Vietnam Airlines to offer Wi-Fi on new aircraft
Vietnam Airlines will offer in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers on its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier has penned an initial agreement with service provider Gogo that…
Boeing hits back at “biased” Dreamliner documentary
Boeing has hit back at a documentary about the B787 Dreamliner aircraft made by Al Jazeera.
The US planemaker stated that the programme was "as biased a production as we have seen in…
Xiamen Airlines sets up Beijing base
Xiamen Airlines has set up a new operating base in Beijing.
The fast-expanding Chinese airline currently bases seven aircraft at Beijing Capital International Airport, providing 21…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
United receives first extended Dreamliner
United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - the new extended model of the long-haul aircraft.
The new B787-9 was…
Royal Jordanian flies Dreamliner to London
Following the recent delivery of Royal Jordanian's first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the national carrier has now launched the aircraft on flights to London Heathrow Airport.
The…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Cape Town
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to Cape Town using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 3 November 2014, the new route will run five times a week…
Xiamen Airlines enters long-haul era with Dreamliner
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner, as it looks to spread its wings further afield.
The Chinese airline, which is based in the southeastern…
ANA expands fleet with Boeing deals
All Nippon Airways (ANA) took two major steps in its fleet expansion efforts this week, with the confirmation of an order for 40 more twin-aisle jets and the delivery of its first ever…
Boeing delivers ANA’s first B787-9 Dreamliner
Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787-9 Dreamliner.
ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the B787-8 and…
ANA to welcome first stretched Dreamliner
ANA is preparing to welcome its first "stretched" Dreamliner, when the Japanese carrier's new Boeing 787-9 aircraft touches down in Tokyo next week.
The new aircraft is expected to…
Air India flies Dreamliner to Moscow
Air India has commenced a new route connecting Delhi with Moscow.
The national carrier launched the new direct flights between the capitals of India and Russia on Monday, using its…
Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion
Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.
The…
300 Dreamliner delays for Air India – minister
Air India has suffered more than 300 delays due to problems with its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the country's aviation minister has revealed.
The Hindustan Times reported Ashok Gajapathi…
Etihad to fly Dreamliner direct to Brisbane
Etihad Airways has unveiled plans to fly direct between Abu Dhabi and Brisbane.
The airline currently operates daily flights between the two cities via Singapore, but from 1 June 2015…
Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…
Dreamliner deliveries boost Boeing
The acceleration of its Dreamliner programme boosted Boeing's deliveries in the first half of the year.
The US planemaker is now producing the Boeing 787 at record speed, in an effort to…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…
Qatar Airways flies Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways today launched its second daily service to Tokyo, connecting to the city's Haneda International Airport with its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new flights will operate…
New Dreamliner gets green light for launch
Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch.
The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…
Air India flies new Dreamliner to Italy
Air India has commenced direct flights to Italy.
Earlier this month the national carrier welcomed its 14th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and has used the fuel-efficient jet to…
United adds Dreamliner flights to Chengdu
United Airlines has launched new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between San Francisco Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province.
The new route makes United the first…
THAI unveils first Dreamliner
Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner and revealed the cabin products that passengers can expect on the new aircraft.
The brand new B787-8…
Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner
Air Canada's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline's employees on its maiden flight.
The national carrier…
Scoot pens Dreamliner training deal with Boeing
Scoot has signed a new pilot training agreement with Boeing, as the Singapore-based airline prepares to transition to a fleet of B787 Dreamliners.
Under the terms of the five-year…
BA’s Dreamliner touches down in Chengdu
British Airways has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between London and Chengdu.
The new aircraft touched down at the Sichuan capital's Shuangliu International Airport…
Etihad adopts hotel approach with new cabins
Etihad Airways has announced that its Airbus A380s will feature a three-room cabin among its plans to bring a boutique hotel experience to its flights.
The Residence by Etihad will…
Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Paris
Hainan Airlines will launch its first ever Dreamliner flights to Europe later this year, with the start of services between Hangzhou and Paris.
The carrier will take delivery of…
Royal Jordanian to fly Dreamliner to London
Royal Jordanian will use one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners to fly from London to Amman, the airline has confirmed to Travel Daily.
The carrier is due to receive its first…
Xiamen Airlines to fly first Dreamliner to Beijing
Xiamen Airlines will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner in July, and will fly the aircraft to Beijing.
According to the carrier, the aircraft wide-body aircraft is…
Boeing profits from strong aircraft demand
Boeing has posted a strong rise in profits in the first quarter for 2014, driven by soaring demand for its aircraft.
The US planemaker's commercial aircraft unit generated profits of…
Qatar Airways to fly direct to Bali
Qatar Airways has unveiled plans to launch flights to Bali using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new direct service to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' will take off for the first time…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Moscow
Qatar Airways will add extra flights to Moscow later this year, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 1 September 2014, the airline will add two weekly flights to its…
United’s first Boeing 787-9 rolls out
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the factory, ahead of its delivery this summer.
The new aircraft will become the first of 26 B787-9s delivered to…
Boeing unveils Air NZ’s all-black Dreamliner
Boeing has taken the wraps off Air New Zealand's first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has been painted with a striking all-black livery.
The aircraft, which will be delivered…
Royal Brunei flies Dreamliner to Melbourne
Royal Brunei Airlines has launched Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Melbourne.
The new fuel-efficient, twin-aisle jet touched down at Melbourne Airport for the first time on Thursday,…
Kenya Airways welcomes first Dreamliner
Kenya Airways has reached a major milestone in its development, with the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The Kenyan flag carrier's first B787-8 departed Boeing's…
Boeing deliveries soar in Q1
Boeing achieved a strong rise in aircraft deliveries in the first quarter of the year.
The US planemaker recorded 161 commercial aircraft deliveries in the first three months of 2014,…
Ethiopian flies Dreamliner to Shanghai
Ethiopian Airlines has launched a new flight to Shanghai using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new direct service from Addis Ababa commenced on 29 March 2014 and will now operate daily…
Aeromexico looks east with Asian expansion
Aeromexico is expanding its operations in Asia, with the launch of extra flights to Tokyo and Shanghai.
Starting in April 2014, the Mexican carrier will add its fourth weekly flight to…
ANA to place record aircraft orders
ANA has unveiled plans to renew its fleet with orders for 70 new aircraft.
The Japanese carrier will spend a record JPY1.7 trillion (US$16.6 billion) on a series of new single- and…
Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Toronto
Hainan Airlines will commence its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Toronto next week.
From Monday 31 March 2014, the Chinese airline will deploy its brand new B787-8 on the…
Major review confirms Dreamliner safety
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has passed a major review of its operational safety.
The fuel-efficient aircraft, which has endured a troubled existence since it was first launched in October…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo
Qatar Airways will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Tokyo this summer.
Commencing on 18 June 2014, the airline will launch a brand new route from Doha to Haneda International…
Hainan Airlines pens pilot training deal
Hainan Airlines has signed a new five-year pilot training agreement with Boeing.
Under the terms of the deal, Boeing Flight Services will provide training for the Chinese airline's…
Hainan Air adds domestic Dreamliner destination
Hainan Airlines has introduced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to another domestic Chinese destination - Dalian.
The aircraft made its debut on the route on Monday, and it will now operate…
Qantas to cut 5,000 jobs as losses mount
Qantas has confirmed plans to cut 5,000 jobs and reduce its fleet size, after posting a pre-tax loss of AU$252 million (US$227m) for the first half of its financial year.
The job losses,…
British Airways to fly Dreamliner to Chennai
British Airways has announced one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be placed on flights from Heathrow to Chennai this October.
The airline will also introduce another weekly…
United’s Dreamliner to fly to Australia
United Airlines will deploy its newest aircraft on trans-Pacific services to Australia later this year.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the US carrier will start operating its brand…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to Singapore
Qatar Airways has confirmed plans to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Singapore.
Commencing on 31 March 2014, the airline will operate daily Dreamliner services on the Doha-Singapore…
Scoot unveils Dreamliner details
Scoot has unveiled the details of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to join the airline's fleet this year.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) initially ordered 20…
Asian aircraft fleet to triple in size – Boeing
The number of aircraft operating in the Asia Pacific region is set to triple in the next 20 years, according to Boeing.
In its latest forecast, released ahead of the Singapore…
China Southern to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
China Southern Airlines will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver this month.
Commencing on 19 February 2014, the airline will operate daily services direct from its…
Air India to launch premium economy
Air India will launch a new premium economy cabin this month.
The Economic Times reported this week that the new cabin class will initially be rolled out on 15 February 2014, aboard a…
Aviation industry heads to Singapore
The eyes of the global aviation industry will turn to Singapore next week, when the Singapore Air Show returns to Changi Exhibition Centre.
The event, which runs from 11-16 February…
Boeing delivers Dreamliner private jets
Boeing has delivered its first two Dreamliner private jets of 2014.
The two BBJ (Boeing Business Jet) 787-8s were delivered last week to two separate unnamed customers. They become…
Jetstar flies Dreamliner to Phuket
Jetstar has launched Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Phuket.
The Australian low-cost carrier commenced direct Dreamliner flights from Sydney to Phuket on Monday 3 February 2014, and…
Air India puts Dreamliner on sale and lease back mode
Air India has put four of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on sale and lease back mode.
The airline has earned US$60 million through sale-and lease-back with Britain’s Investec Bank, for a…
Boeing ramps up Dreamliner development
Boeing has produced its first Dreamliner built at the increased rate of 10 aircraft per month, as it moves to meet rising demand from airlines.
The new B787-8, which was the 155th…
Ethiopian to fly to Dreamliner to Shanghai
Ethiopian Airlines will launch flights to Shanghai this year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 29 March 2014, the national carrier will operate daily direct…
JAL expands international routes at Haneda
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled a series of new international routes from Tokyo Haneda Airport this summer.
Following the recent expansion of international slots at Haneda, JAL has…
Boeing and Airbus boosted by record demand for aircraft
Boeing and Airbus both achieved record aircraft deliveries in 2013, as the aviation industry continues its strong recovery.
Boeing revealed last week that it delivered a record total…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to Seattle
Hainan Airlines has started operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between Beijing and Seattle.
The new deployment commenced on 10 January 2014, and will initially operate…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Vancouver
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Vancouver next month.
Commencing on 3 February 2014, the Japanese carrier will initially fly to the Canadian city…
Boeing speeds up deliveries in 2013
Boeing's commercial aircraft deliveries accelerated in 2013, despite the four-month grounding of the B787 Dreamliner.
The US planemaker delivered a total of 648 commercial jets last…
New Dreamliner makes international debut
The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut.
The extended version of the fuel-efficient…
Boeing plans 787-9 preview flight to New Zealand
Boeing will undertake a special preview flight of its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to New Zealand this month.
The aircraft is expected to enter commercial service later this year with…
Travel Daily’s Ones to Watch for 2014
As another year begins, Travel Daily looks at the major trends that could impact the Asian travel industry in 2014...
Boeing 787-9 – Problems solved?
The new extended version of…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2013
So another year has passed; how was it for you?
Asia’s travel industry began the year with high hopes, following record tourist arrivals in 2012. Despite the eurozone slump and…
Jetstar launches international Dreamliner flights
Jetstar has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on an international route for the first time.
The inaugural Dreamliner flight to Bali departed Melbourne on Wednesday, and will now…
Hainan Airlines’ Dreamliner to fly to Xiamen
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its fifth Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy the aircraft to Xiamen, in southeast China's Fujian province.
Commencing on 23 December…
BA to fly Dreamliners to China and India
British Airways will expand its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners to China and India next year.
The airline has confirmed that it will commence Dreamliner flights to the Indian city…
Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route
Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence…
Air Canada reveals Dreamliner details
Air Canada has unveiled the in-flight features of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to enter service next year.
The airline will configure its 251-seat…
Hainan Air to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan airlines will launch flights to the US city of Boston next year, using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chinese airline will commence direct services between Beijing Capital…
JAL flies Dreamliner to New York
Japan Airlines (JAL) will double its operations on the Tokyo Narita-New York JFK route next year, with an extra daily flight using its Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft.
Effective 30…
Hainan Air flies Dreamliner to US
Hainan Airlines has launched its first ever international services using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 26 November 2013, the airline flew the new fuel-efficient aircraft to the US…
Qatar Airways connects Edinburgh
Qatar Airways announced that it will connect Edinburgh effective 28 May 2014, operating five flights weekly. The new route will be served by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner in a two-cabin…
TUI orders two more Dreamliners
TUI Travel has placed an order for another two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The additional order brings the airline’s total number of Dreamliner orders to 15, with the extra pair to arrive…
Boeing 777-X to be “most fuel-efficient in history”
Following its recent launch and several major orders, Boeing has revealed a series of innovations on its new B777-X aircraft, which it claims will make it the "most fuel-efficient…
Hainan Air expands domestic Dreamliner routes
Hainan Airlines has expanded its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services across China.
The southwestern city of Kunming has become the eighth Chinese city served using the new fuel-efficient…
Fresh JAL Dreamliner problem
Japan Airlines’ (JAL) has faced a new battery problem with its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
According to the Guardian, JAL said the battery on the Friday (8 November) flight did not…
Air India receives 10th Dreamliner
Air India has received its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week.
The new aircraft, carrying call-sign VT-ANG, landed at the New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport at 1350 on…
Air NZ to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Air New Zealand will launch the first ever scheduled commercial flight of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Auckland-Perth route, the carrier revealed today (7 November…
Thomson starts Dreamliner winter on a summer high
Thomson Airways has continued to ramp up its Dreamliner services as it looks to welcome its 250,000th passenger onboard the aircraft this winter.
So far 240,000 people have travelled…
Korean Air finalises major aircraft order
Korean Air has finalised an order with Boeing that will see it purchase 12 new long-haul aircraft.
The Seoul-based national carrier has firmed up a commitment for five B747-8…
Jetstar welcomes Australia’s first Dreamliner
Jetstar has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft - the first ever Dreamliner to be operated by an Australian airline.
The new fuel-efficient aircraft took off from Boeing's…
Hainan Airlines flies third Dreamliner to Changsha
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its third Boeing 787 Dreamliner this week, and will deploy it to the city of Changsha.
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at Beijing Capital…
Royal Brunei welcomes first Dreamliner
Royal Brunei Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new fuel-efficient aircraft touched down at Brunei's Bandar Seri Begawan International Airport in…
Xiamen Air prepares to go long-haul
China's Xiamen Airlines has received permission to operate long-haul international flights.
The carrier, which is based in southeast China Fujian province, currently services domestic…
Dreamliner comes to Sanya
The Chinese resort town of Sanya will welcome its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights today (30 September 2013).
Hainan Airlines will deploy its new Dreamliner on the…
World’s aircraft to get bigger – Airbus
Airlines around the world will demand larger aircraft in future, to cater for increasing passenger traffic and improve operational efficiency.
This is the view of European planemaker…
Hangzhou to get first Dreamliner flights
The popular Chinese tourist destination of Hangzhou will welcome the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time this week.
Effective 27 September 2013, Hainan Airlines will deploy the…
Boeing seals major Dreamliner order
Boeing has confirmed a major new order for its Dreamliner aircraft.
US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has completed an order for 30 B787-10 and three B787-9 Dreamliners, in a deal…
Boeing’s extended Dreamliner takes flight
The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time this week.
The B787-9, which is six metres longer than the standard Dreamliner and can…
Norwegian Air grounds Dreamliner
European low cost carrier Norwegian Air has been forced to ground its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, because of reported technical problems.
The problem, which Boeing says has no link to the…
Xiamen Air confirms Dreamliner order
Xiamen Airlines has finalised an order for six Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners.
The US$1.3 billion deal, which was originally announced in May 2011, has now been approved by the Chinese…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliner to India
Qatar Airways will launch its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to India next month.
From 1 September 2013, the airline will commence daily Dreamliner services to both Delhi and…
Aeromexico becomes new Dreamliner operator
Aeromexico has become the 14th airline in the world to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Mexican carrier took delivery of its first Dreamliner on Friday (16 August 2013), from…
Boeing unveils 787-9 Dreamliner
The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint hangar adorned with the US planemaker's blue and white livery.
Due to enter service next year, the B787-9 will be the…
Boeing profits continue to surge
Boeing has continued to record a strong rise in profits, despite the continued problems experienced with its B787 Dreamliner.
The US planemaker's commercial aircraft division posted…
Dreamliner returns to Boston
A Dreamliner operated by Japan Airlines was forced to return to Boston airport on Friday after a mechanical fault onboard.
The Boeing aircraft was en route to Tokyo when a mechanical…
Emergency transmitter linked to Dreamliner fire
Investigators in the UK have said that the fire on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner parked at London Heathrow Airport could have been caused by the aircraft's lithium-powered Emergency Locator…
Hainan Airlines to fly Dreamliner to Boston
Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service to the US city of Boston.
The new route, which has been approved by the Civil Aviation Administration…
Dreamliner under fire again
The Boeing 787 came under scrutiny again on Friday, when one of the Ethiopian Airlines' Dreamliners caught fire at London Heathrow Airport.
The aircraft was sitting on the tarmac at…
Etihad orders A380, Dreamliner simulators
Etihad Airways has purchased seven full flight simulators (FFS) for its training academy in Abu Dhabi.
The deal with Canadian manufacturer CAE is worth more than US$200 million at…
Hainan Airlines launches Dreamliner flights
Hainan Airlines launched the first commercial flight using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service on Thursday (11 July).
The Chinese airline carried 206 passengers on the domestic…
Air India sets date for Delhi-Birmingham
Air India has announced the launch of new flights between Amritsar-Delhi -Birmingham from 1 August 2013.
The new flight will operate on the Amritsar-Delhi-Birmingham-Delhi-Amritsar…
Hainan Airlines receives first Dreamliner
Hainan Airlines took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (4 July 2013).
The carrier, which has ordered 10 of the fuel-efficient wide-body jets, becomes the second…
ANA flies Dreamliner to Munich, Singapore
ANA has announced the expansion of its international network, including the launch of Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights on several routes.
From 1 September 2013, the Japanese airline will…
Boeing delivers more planes in 2013
Boeing has delivered more commercial aircraft in the first six months of 2013 than it did in the same period last year.
The US planemaker delivered 306 aircraft in the January-June…
Ethiopian flies to South America
Ethiopian Airlines has launched its first flights to South America.
On 1 July 2013, the African carrier commenced services from Addis Ababa to the Brazilian cities of Sao Paulo and…
Norwegian receives first Dreamliner
Boeing has delivered the first Dreamliner to Norwegian.
The new B787-8 will be operated by the Scandinavian carrier under a leasing agreement with US-based International Lease Finance…
BA welcomes first Dreamliner
British Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday (27 June 2013).
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at London's Heathrow Airport at 1210 local time,…
Qatar Airways to fly Dreamliners to Scandinavia
Qatar Airways has revealed that it will deploy its Boeing 787 Dreamliners on three Scandinavian routes.
On 1 August this year, the Doha-based carrier will launch daily Dreamliner…
United Airlines invests in long-haul fleet
United Airlines has had a busy week at the Paris Air Show, placing orders for 55 new wide-body aircraft as it modernises and expands its long-haul fleet.
Following an order for 20…
Boeing, Airbus make safest planes – study
Nervous flyers might want to ensure they are sitting onboard a wide-body Airbus or Boeing aircraft when they next fly, after a study revealed that the world's two largest aircraft makers…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…
United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…
Boeing launches longest Dreamliner
Boeing has officially launched the longest version of its Dreamliner - the B787-10.
The stretched version of the B787 has always been on Boeing's drawing board, but the planemaker…
A350 takes on Dreamliner in Paris
The Paris Air Show opened this week, and all eyes are on the battle of the new wide-body aircraft - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350.
As Airbus' home show, the Franco-German…
Aeromexico unveils Dreamliner destinations
Aeromexico expects to take delivery of its first Dreamliners this year, and intends to fly the aircraft to New York, Paris and Tokyo.
The Mexican carrier is on track to receive its…
Asia drives new aircraft sales – Boeing
More than a third of the world's new commercial aircraft will be delivered to airlines in the Asia Pacific region over the next 20 years, Boeing has revealed.
According to its latest…
United Dreamliner connects Denver with Tokyo
United Airlines has relaunched international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and inaugurated a new trans-Pacific route connecting Denver with Tokyo.
The new service, which…
LOT relaunches Chicago Dreamliner flights
LOT Polish Airlines has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Warsaw-Chicago route.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the first scheduled destination for LOT's Dreamliner…
Jetstar plans domestic Dreamliner routes
Jetstar has confirmed that it will operate its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on domestic routes in Australia, prior to rolling out the aircraft on international sectors.
The low-cost…
Longer Dreamliner takes shape
Boeing has begun final assembly of its first ever B787-9 - the new, longer version of the Dreamliner.
The second version of the B787 series began taking shape on schedule 30 May 2013…
Boeing delivers Dreamliners to China, UK
Boeing celebrated two milestones in the roll-out of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft over the weekend, with the deliveries of the first aircraft to China and the UK.
On Friday, spectators and…
Thomson receives first Dreamliner
Thomson received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today as parent company TUI Travel purchased 60 new Boeing 787 MAX aircraft.
The Dreamliner arrived at Manchester Airport this morning…
China Southern to receive first Dreamliner on 2 June
China Southern Airlines has revealed that its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner is due to touch down in Guangzhou on Sunday 2 June 2013.
The landmark aircraft, which will be the first B787…
ANA to resume domestic Dreamliner flights
ANA will relaunch domestic flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner this weekend.
The Japanese airline, which was the launch customer for the aircraft, plans to operate two flights…
United relaunches Dreamliner
United Airlines welcomed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner back into service on Monday on a domestic flight from Houston.
The departure from Houston to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of…
Dreamliners “worth the wait” – Qantas chief
The long-delayed Boeing 787 Dreamliner will be offer such improved operational performance that it will be “worth the wait”, according to Qantas’ Group CEO, Alan Joyce.
The Australian…
China to receive first Dreamliner
Boeing is on the verge of delivering its first Dreamliner to China.
China Southern Airlines is expecting to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 by the end of this month, a company…
Qatar Airways resumes Dreamliner flights
Qatar Airways has resumed Boeing 787 Dreamliner services on its London-Doha route.
Services onboard the aircraft originally launched in December but were grounded with other airlines…
Consumer groups seek to clip Dreamliner’s wings
Two consumer groups in the US have launched a petition against the US government's approval of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
FlyersRights.org and the Aviation Consumer Action Project are…
Boeing ramps up Dreamliner production
Boeing has rolled out the first Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month.
The new B787, which will be delivered to British Airways,…
Fire “cannot occur” in revamped 787 battery
Boeing has assured airlines and passengers that its redesigned B787 Dreamliner batteries will not catch fire.
Detailing the battery changes and current testing process, Boeing said…
Dreamliner battery fix approved
Boeing has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its proposed solution to the overheating batteries in its Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The fuel-efficient…
Thomson delays Dreamliner launch
Thomson has announced it will delay its Boeing 787 Dreamliner services following continued battery problems around the aircraft.
The tour operator was due to launch services to Florida…
Qatar Airways delays Chengdu launch
Qatar Airways has postponed the launch of flights to Chengdu.
The carrier was due to commence flights to the Chinese city on 19 March 2013, but said that the continued grounding of…
Dreamliner battery ‘fixed’
Boeing is believed to have found a solution to the battery problem which has grounded all 50 of its B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Ray Conner, President & CEO of the US planemaker’s…
Boeing presents 787 battery plan to FAA
Boeing has presented its plan to fix the B787 Dreamliner’s batteries to the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), as it moves to get the aircraft back into service.
The President…
Dreamliner solution “weeks away”
The global fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners is set to be grounded for a considerable time to come, after investigators said that they are still "weeks away" from finding a solution to the…
Boeing asks to resume Dreamliner test flights
Boeing has asked the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for permission to resume test flights of its B787 Dreamliner, a company spokesperson has revealed.
Speaking to Bloomberg this…
NASA to help Boeing fix Dreamliner
NASA has agreed to provide technical assistance to help Boeing fix the 787 Dreamliner.
Following a call from US congressman Chaka Fattah, the US space agency said it would provide technical…
No change in Scoot’s Dreamliner plans
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is still planning to take delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners next year, despite the recent problems with the aircraft.
Scoot is scheduled to take…
ANA, JAL cancel more Dreamliner flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have been forced to cancel more flights following the grounding of their Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
JAL revealed today (Monday 21 January…
Qatar Dreamliner launch date announced
Qatar Airways has announced its Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights from Heathrow to Doha will commence on 13 December (a Thursday).
The service will be the first to operate regular scheduled…
Qatar Airways launches Dreamliner flights
Qatar Airways began commercial services using its brand new Boeing 787 aircraft yesterday.
The airline debuted its new twin-aisle aircraft on the Doha–Dubai route, offering four daily…
Avianca orders more Dreamliners
Boeing has sealed yet another order for its B787 Dreamliner.
Colombian national carrier Avianca Airlines has placed an order for three more Dreamliners, valued at approximately US$620…
LOT receives first European Dreamliner
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner. LOT and Boeing…
Boeing delivers Europe’s first Dreamliner
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner.
LOT and Boeing…
Qantas to repay debts
Qantas will repay AU$650 million (US$677m) of debt ahead of schedule, the company announced today.
The Australian airline revealed that it will repay of all outstanding 5.125% notes in…
Qatar Airways receives Dreamliner
Qatar Airways received its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner today from Boeing’s hangar in Seattle.
The aircraft will land in Doha tomorrow and is the airline’s first of 60 to be delivered in the…
Qatar Airways receives first Dreamliner
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The aircraft, which marks the first of 30 787s ordered by Qatar Airways, is also the first Dreamliner to be delivered to…
Boeing boosts Dreamliner production
Boeing has rolled out the first B787 Dreamliner built at the new rate of five aircraft per month.
The new wide-body aircraft is the 83rd B787 to be built and marks the latest stage in a…
Gulf Air cuts Dreamliner order
Gulf Air has revised its order for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Following negotiations with Boeing, the Bahrain-based carrier has cut its Dreamliner order from 24 aircraft to between 12 and…
Thomson to fly Dreamliner to Phuket
Thomson and First Choice have announced they will become the first tour operator to operate direct flights to Phuket from the UK next winter.
The travel company will launch flights to the…
Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…
Air India flies Dreamliner to Frankfurt
Air India made its maiden long-haul flight on the brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Monday. The national carrier flew the new aircraft between New Delhi and Frankfurt.
“Air India’s…
Boeing starts building BA’s first Dreamliner
Final assembly has commenced on British Airways’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which is due to join the airline’s fleet in May next year.
BA has ordered 24 Dreamliners, as well as 12…
ANA to order 11 more Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has revealed plans to order 11 more Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new deal will make the Tokyo-based carrier the world's largest operator of the Dreamliner, with a…
Boeing boosts in-flight connectivity
Boeing is boosting the in-flight connectivity options available on its new aircraft, installing internet and mobile systems on all B747-8s and B777s during production.
By the end of next…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
Etihad chief visits Boeing factory
Etihad Airways' President & CEO, James Hogan, today visited Boeing’s production facility in the US, to see how work was progressing on its new B777 and B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Hogan…
Air India receives first Dreamliner
Air India has finally taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will be used on flights between London and Delhi.
The occasion follows a four-year delay and significant…
Air India receives first Dreamliner
Air India has finally taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The occasion follows a four-year delay and significant wrangling over compensation claims. Air India was at one…
LAN receives first Dreamliner
LAN Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Chilean airline, which recently joined forces with Brazil's TAM Airlines, becomes the airline in the…
United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai
United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai.
As previously announced,…
United to fly Dreamliner to London
United Airlines is to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between Houston and Heathrow for two months, it has announced.
The carrier’s new aircraft will fly between the airport from 4 February to…
Qantas sinks to full-year loss
Qantas has posted a net loss of AU$244 million (US$256m) for the 2011-12 financial year, as the restructuring of its international operations and high fuel prices hit the airline.
The…
Boeing delivers Africa’s first Dreamliner
Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have celebrated the delivery of the airline's first B787 Dreamliner.
The companies took part in a handover ceremony at the US planemaker's factory in…
Ethiopian prepares B787 arrival
Ethiopian Airlines is to take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner next week.
The carrier will receive the third Dreamliner to be manufactured on Tuesday (14 August) in Seattle,…
Air India gets nod for Dreamliner delivery
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal of Minsitry of Civil Aviation to take delivery of 27 Boeing Dreamliner aircraft.
However, Air India will be…
United unveils first Dreamliner
United Airlines has unveiled its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The airline rolled out of the paint hangar at Boeing’s facility in Washington state yesterday. United is the North…
Aeromexico places huge aircraft order
Aeromexico has placed a huge order with Boeing for up to 100 aircraft.
The Mexican airline has signed an agreement to purchase 90 B737 MAX aircraft and 10 B787s, worth US$10.8 billion…
ANA grounds Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem.
The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said…
ANA grounds Dreamliners
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has been forced to ground five of its 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners due to an engine problem.
The Japanese carrier, which was the launch customer for the B787, said the…
New aircraft, innovation and technology in focus at Farnborough
The recently concluded Farnborough International Airshow saw new aircraft, innovation and technology rule the event. Key highlights included the first flying display of the 787 Dreamliner in…
United places huge Boeing order
United Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 150 B737 aircraft.
Under the new agreement, which was signed yesterday at the Farnborough Airshow, United will purchase 100 B737 MAX 9…
United unveils Dreamliner details
United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…
United unveils Dreamliner details
United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September.
The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…
Qatar Airways unveils B787 Dreamliner
Qatar Airways officially unveiled its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the opening day of the Farnborough International Air Show.
The airline's CEO Akbar Al Baker was joined by Boeing's new…
Airline news in brief 04/07/12
News in brief this week so far from the airline industry
Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough
Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying…
Air India pilots end strike
Air India pilots have ended their 58-day strike.
The damaging industrial action, which is believed to have cost the national carrier more than US$100 million, ended yesterday after the…
ANA to boost fleet funds through share offering
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is planning to raise funds for its fleet expansion through a share sale.
The Japanese carrier announced yesterday that it will offer 914 million shares of common…
World to need 34,000 new aircraft – Boeing
The world will need approximately 34,000 new commercial aircraft worth US$4.5 trillion over the next 20 years, as the current global fleet doubles in size, according to Boeing.
The US…
Qatar Airways to unveil new Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Qatar Airways will unveil its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the first time at the Farnborough International Air Show, scheduled to take place from July 9th – 15th, 2012.
The global…
Dreamliner flying display planned for Farnborough
Boeing has announced that its B787 Dreamliner will participate in flying displays at the Farnborough Airshow later this month.
The new aircraft flew into the 2010 edition of the UK air show…
ANA changes Dreamliner order
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has adjusted its Dreamliner order with Boeing, swapping the B787-8 model for the larger B787-9.
The Japanese carrier revealed today (19 June 2012) that the four…
JAL to add new Dreamliner flights in October
Japan Airlines has revealed the launch dates of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner services.
From 28 October 2012, the airline will launch three weekly B787 services between Tokyo and Moscow,…
Positive reviews for ANA Dreamliners
ANA has reported positive feedback from passengers travelling on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
In a customer satisfaction survey, 94.2% of passengers who have flown on ANA's Dreamliners…
BA to use Dreamliners for China expansion
British Airways is planning to add up to 10 new destinations in China, but will wait for the delivery of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners to launch the new services.
Willie Walsh, CEO of the…
Lion Air orders Dreamliner for new airline
Indonesia's Lion Air has placed a new order with Boeing for its 787 Dreamliner.
The Jakarta-based carrier has selected five B787s, worth up to US$967.5 million, to be operated by its new…
Air India’s Dreamliners to arrive this month
Air India will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft later this month, after the national carrier finally agreed a compensation package for delays.
Civil Aviation…
Boeing brings Dreamliner to Etihad
Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has touched down in Abu Dhabi on a trip to visit Etihad Airways.
The aircraft landed in the UAE capital on Wednesday (6 June), following a 6,000km flight from…
Air India’s Dreamliners to arrive this month
Air India will take delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft later this month, after the national carrier finally agreed a compensation package for delays.
Civil Aviation…
Air Astana plots regional expansion
Air Astana is planning to boost its position in the Asian aviation market, building on its dominance in Central Asia and expanding its reach across the continent.
Speaking at the airline’s…
Eye on Asia Pacific (25/05/12)
Just a few of the headlines from Travel Daily Asia this week
Japan authorities approve IAG/JAL deal
The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) has…
United to fly Dreamliner from Tokyo to Denver
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Denver and Tokyo Narita airport.
Commencing on 31 March 2013, the new service will be operated…
Dreamliner heads Down Under for final leg of world tour
Boeing will fly its new B787 Dreamliner to Australia and New Zealand this month on the final leg of its world tour.
The Dream Tour's seventh and final leg will see the aircraft touch down…
Boeing starts work on LAN’s first Dreamliner
LAN Airlines’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner has entered the final assembly factory at Boeing's plant in Washington state, US.
The main body sections of the new aircraft will now be…
Ethiopian pilots complete Dreamliner training
Ethiopian Airlines has trained eight pilots how to fly the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Training took place recently at the Boeing Flight Services campus at London’s Gatwick airport.
The…
Kenya Airways selects Dreamliner engines
Kenya Airways has selected the General Electric’s GEnx-1B engines to power its nine Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Speaking at a press briefing in Nairobi last week, the airline’s Group Managing…
Qatar Airways to showcase Boeing 787 Dreamliner seats
Qatar Airways will showcase its new Boeing 787 seats at the at the forthcoming Arabian Travel Market (ATM).
Following the global unveiling of the airline's 787 Dreamliner seats in Berlin…
ANA’s profits rise against the odds
All Nippon Airways (ANA) overcame several challenges in 2011 to post a strong set of full-year results.
Despite a significant downturn in demand following the 11 March natural disasters,…
ANA brings forward Seattle flights
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has announced that its new services to Seattle will be launched earlier than planned.
The new trans-Pacific service, which was due to commence some time in the…
TUI unveils new livery, Dreamliner cabins
Thomson Airways has revealed its new livery and cabins onboard its new Dreamliner aircraft, which is currently on a UK tour.
The Boeing aircraft arrived at Manchester Airport today as…
Boeing continues UK Dreamliner tour
Boeing’s Dreamliner is continuing its tour of the UK this week when it visits Manchester today.
At the north England city, TUI will unveil its new livery with a new ‘wave design’ which…
JAL Dreamliner touches down in Boston
Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched the first ever direct flight from Asia to Boston’s Logan International Airport, using its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new daily service from…
ANA targets 20% cut in carbon emissions
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has unveiled a new environmental programme through which it is aiming to cut its carbon emissions 20% by 2020, compared to 2005 levels.The ‘ANA Fly Eco 2020’…
JAL receives first two Dreamliners
Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The event was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Boeing’s factory in Washington state attended by JAL’s…
Air India proceeds with Dreamliner purchases
Air India will go ahead with its purchase plan of 27 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline expects to take delivery of seven Boeing Dreamliners in the next fiscal year starting April…
Dreamliner debuts in Delhi
The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner painted in Air India’s colours touched down at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport yesterday.
The Dreamliner will be on static display in Delhi…
Qatar Airways unveils Dreamliner seats
Qatar Airways has unveiled the new business and economy class seats that will be fitted on its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Qatar Airways’ CEO, Akbar Al Baker displayed the seat to Klaus…
American Airlines to launch premium economy
American Airlines has announced plans to fit its entire mainline fleet with a new premium economy class product, called Main Cabin Extra.
The new cabin will offer more leg room as well as…
