SINGAPORE, Feb. 20,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Thai
Airways announced today the flagship carrier placed an order for 45
787 Dreamliners as the airline looks to modernize and grow its
widebody fleet and international network. Thai Airways selected the
787-9 to support its long-term strategy to renew and expand its
fleet with more efficient jets, as well as open new routes to
support high demand for air travel across Southeast Asia.
"To accomplish our company's and the national carbon neutral
goals by 2050, the 45 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be equipped
with GEnx engines, which are known for their cutting-edge
technology and reduced environmental impact," said Chai Eamsiri,
Thai Airways CEO. "Furthermore, we are confident that the
acquisition of the 787 Dreamliners will ultimately benefit our
customers and support the growth of our country's economy."
Thai Airways flies widebody jets ─ including 777s and 787s ─ to
nearly 60 domestic and international destinations, including the
Middle East, Asia and Europe. With more 787-9s in their fleet, the
airline will operate more efficiently, as the Dreamliner family
reduces fuel use and emissions by up to 25% compared to the
airplanes it replaces.
"Thai Airways' strategic investment in the 787 Dreamliner builds
on our long-standing partnership and signifies the airline's
commitment to operate a modern, efficient and flexible fleet," said
Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice
president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "This order will
support Thai Airways' ability to meet demand, foster tourism and
trade, and create further opportunities for this carrier."
The order, which was finalized in December 2023, was listed as unidentified on
Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. Boeing's 2023
Commercial Market Outlook for Southeast
Asia projects that the region's widebody fleet will see a
three-fold increase over 20 years, with growing demand for nearly
800 airplanes including passenger jets such as Boeing's 787
Dreamliner family and 777X, as well as freighter models.
At 20 feet (6 meters) longer than the 787-8, the 787-9 will
enable Thai Airways to fly nearly 20% more passengers farther and
build on routes first opened by the 787-8. Since revenue service
began in 2011, the 787 family has launched more than 390 new
nonstop routes around the world.
Boeing's partnership with Thai Airways and support of the
country's aviation industry span more than 60 years. Boeing's
presence in Thailand includes
offices in Bangkok and support for
important causes including STEM education, programs for people with
disabilities and sustainable livelihood through permaculture
methods.
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manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
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Contact
Amber Mizerak
International Sales Communications, Southeast Asia & Oceania
+65 9783-1571 (Singapore)
amber.mizerak@boeing.com
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
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