Loading
5-Dec-2016 9:05 AM

AerCap and Boeing celebrate delivery of Air France’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner

AerCap delivered (02-Dec-2016) the first Boeing 787-9 to Air France. The aircraft is set to be deployed on Air France's Paris CDG-Cairo route from Jan-2017. The aircraft, on long-term lease to Air France from AerCap's order book with Boeing, is the lessor's 50th 787. The Air France-KLM Group has ordered 18 787-9s and seven 787-10s, with an additional 12 787-9s leased through AerCap. The arrival of Air France's first 787-9 is part of the carrier's continued renewal of its long-haul fleet. The aircraft is configured with 30 business class seats, 21 premium economy seats and 225 economy seats. Air France will take delivery of its second aircraft in Apr-2017, which will serve Montreal starting 01-May-2017. [more - original PR] [more - original PR Air France] [more - original PR II]

Want More News Like This?

CAPA Membership provides access to all news and analysis on the site, along with access to many areas of our comprehensive databases and toolsets.
Find Out More