DUBAI, United Arab Emirates,
Nov. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing
[NYSE:BA] and the Republic of Ghana announced today that the country intends
to re-launch an airline starting with the 787-9 Dreamliner. The
parties signed a memorandum of understanding at the Dubai Air Show
for three airplanes with a list price value of $877.5 million according to list prices.
"There is a growing demand for air travel to and from
Ghana and we believe the advanced
787-9 Dreamliner gives us an efficient and flexible machine to
launch a regional network and eventually serve international
destinations in the future," said Joseph
Kofi Adda, Honorable Minister of Aviation and Member of
Parliament, Republic of Ghana.
"The 787 has an excellent reputation for its operational
performance, fuel efficiency and passenger experience and we are
confident that we have the right partner for our new carrier."
Adda says the carrier, to be based in Accra, would establish the capital city as a
strategic hub that serves cities across West Africa. Future routes would include
destinations in Europe,
North America and Asia and the long-term plan is to open the
airline to private investment and operation.
"Africa boasts a growing, young
workforce and vast natural resources. We see the demand for air
travel continuing to rise across the continent. Boeing is honored
to work with Ghana in helping
re-launch an airline to serve this vast market," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of
Commercial Sales & Marketing for The Boeing Company. "We look
forward to working with the government on an integrated solution
that includes the 787-9 Dreamliner and aviation services to support
the new airline and provide a superior experience for its future
passengers."
The 787-9 is part of a family of three airplanes that offer long
ranges and unmatched fuel efficiency in the 200 to 350 seat market.
The 787-9 can carry 296 passengers and fly up to 7,530 nautical
miles (13,950 kms), while reducing fuel use and emissions by 20 to
25 percent compared to older airplanes.
Since entering service in 2011, the 787 family has enabled the
opening of more than 250 new point-to-point routes and saved 45
billion pounds of fuel. Every day, there are more than 1,600
commercial flights on a 787 Dreamliner. This means that somewhere
in the world a 787 Dreamliner takes off every minute. To date, more
than 400 million passengers have flown on the airplane.
About Boeing:
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company
supports commercial and government customers in more than 150
countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and
leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a
legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in
technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in
its people and future growth.
Contact:
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Bergman
Boeing Communications
paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
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