FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,
July 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and British Airways today announced a
commitment for three 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. British
Airways will take the 777s on an operating lease with a leasing
company.
"We are delighted that British Airways, one of the world's
leading airlines, has again chosen the Boeing 777 for its long-haul
fleet," said Ihssane Mounir, senior
vice president of Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing
Company. "This agreement is a testament to the enduring value of
the 777, its superior range, outstanding efficiency and popularity
among passengers."
British Airways is one of the world's largest operators of the
long-range jet, operating 58 777-200ER and 777-300ER airplanes
across its global network. British Airways also flies 28 787
Dreamliners and more than 30 747-400s.
The 777-300ER can seat up to 386 passengers in a three-class
configuration and has a maximum range of 7,930 nautical miles
(14,685 km). The airplane is the most reliable twin aisle flying
today with the highest schedule reliability of any twin aisle
airplane at 99.5 percent.
British Airways, part of International Airlines Group, is one of
the world's leading global premium airlines and the largest
international carrier in the U.K. The carrier has its home base at
London Heathrow, the world's busiest international airport, and
flies to more than 200 destinations in 75 countries across the
globe. British Airways has a fleet of more than 280 aircraft.
Contact:
Keelan Morris
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications
+ 44(0)208 235 5664
keelan.j.morris@boeing.com
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