EVERETT, Wash., Sept. 3, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] and Emirates Airline today celebrated the simultaneous
delivery of three 777s – two 777-300ERs and one 777 Freighter –
marking the entry of the 150th 777 into Emirates'
fleet.
Today's delivery marks the first time in 15 years that Boeing
has delivered three 777s at one time to a single customer.
Emirates is the world's largest operator of the 777 and also the
only airline ever to operate all six of the 777 variants introduced
into service by Boeing.
Sir Tim Clark, President,
Emirates airline, said: "We have enjoyed a strong and long-standing
relationship with Boeing on the 777 programme. As the world's
largest 777 operator, our multi-billion dollar commitment to the
programme continues to support jobs and innovation across the
aerospace manufacturing supply chain. The 777s give Emirates the
range, reliability, and flexibility to efficiently serve close to
100 destinations on six continents with non-stop flights from our
hub in Dubai. We are pleased to
mark the delivery of our 150th 777 aircraft, and will
continue to work closely with the Boeing team on the next
generation 777X for the Emirates fleet."
"This triple delivery to Emirates is an outstanding moment in a
partnership that has grown phenomenally over the last three
decades," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO
Ray Conner. "As Emirates takes
delivery of its 150th 777, it underlines the remarkable
track record of this aircraft, undiminished as the leading
long-haul passenger and cargo carrier. We are proud of this
relationship and the confidence that Emirates has shown in Boeing
airplanes over the years."
Emirates ordered its first Boeing 777s in 1992 with delivery
beginning in June 1996. The airline's order book for the 777
continued to grow over the following years including a then
record-breaking order for 50 777-300ERs at the 2011 Dubai Airshow
and 150 777Xs at the 2013 edition.
Today's 777-300ER, which forms the largest part of the Emirates
fleet, is the most fuel and cost-efficient airplane in its class
and the most reliable twin-aisle aircraft in the world with an
on-time departure rate of 99.5 percent. It also has the highest
cargo capability of any passenger airplane. Emirates currently has
46 additional 777-300ERs on order with Boeing.
With today's delivery, Emirates now has 13 777 Freighters, the
world's largest and longest range twin-engine freighter, capable of
flying 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload
at general cargo market densities. The airplane's range capability
translates into significant savings for cargo operators – fewer
stops and associated landing fees, less congestion at transfer
hubs, lower cargo handling costs and shorter cargo delivery
times.
Boeing also provides Emirates with essential support and
services including parts and components and Airplane Health
Management to speed the detection and resolution of maintenance
issues, Jeppesen Crew Rostering services to optimize flight crew
scheduling, and AerData STREAM (Secure Technical Records for
Electronic Asset Management) to manage aircraft and engine
records.
Contact:
Saffana Michael
International Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+9 7150-4590651
saffana.michael2@boeing.com
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