Norwegian has signed an agreement to acquire two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Both aircraft will be delivered in the first quarter of 2016. The 787-9 is larger than the 787-8 that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes.
Norwegian continues to expand its international operations by signing an agreement with MG Aviation to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Both aircraft are scheduled to be in operation during the first quarter of 2016. Today, Norwegian has three 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft in its long-haul fleet, as well as five more on order. The company will have 10 long-haul aircraft in its fleet, where of four will be delivered in 2014, one in 2015 and two in 2016.
Facts about Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner:
Accommodates up to 20 % more passengers than the 787-8 Dreamliner
6 meters (20 feet) longer than the 787-8
Significantly lighter than the 787-8, making it even more efficient
Significantly increased cargo capacity compared to the 787-8
8 % lower fuel consumption per seat than today’s model, which also means lower emissions
Can fly longer than the 787-8 (depending on cabin configuration)
Both aircraft will be delivered in the first quarter of 2016. The 787-9 is larger than the 787-8 that Norwegian currently operates on its long-haul routes.
Norwegian continues to expand its international operations by signing an agreement with MG Aviation to lease two new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Both aircraft are scheduled to be in operation during the first quarter of 2016. Today, Norwegian has three 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft in its long-haul fleet, as well as five more on order. The company will have 10 long-haul aircraft in its fleet, where of four will be delivered in 2014, one in 2015 and two in 2016.
Facts about Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner:
Accommodates up to 20 % more passengers than the 787-8 Dreamliner
6 meters (20 feet) longer than the 787-8
Significantly lighter than the 787-8, making it even more efficient
Significantly increased cargo capacity compared to the 787-8
8 % lower fuel consumption per seat than today’s model, which also means lower emissions
Can fly longer than the 787-8 (depending on cabin configuration)
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