Boeing and
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) are celebrating the delivery of the
airline's first 777-300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to SWISS' fleet
touched down in Zurich today following a non-stop 4,545 nautical miles (8,418
kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing's Everett Delivery Center in Everett,
WA.
"The
delivery of our first flagship marks a new era in Switzerland's aviation
history," said Harry Hohmeister, CEO of SWISS. "As of today, our
customers will enjoy a new dimension of air travel experience."
The
777-300ER is the new flagship of SWISS' long-haul fleet and is configured with
340 seats, eight in First Class, 62 in Business Class and 270 in Economy, with
wireless internet connectivity throughout. SWISS' 777-300ER will feature a
totally redesigned cabin interior to enhance passenger comfort and will be
initially deployed on the airline's service between Zurich-New York JFK.
"We
are honored that a carrier as prestigious as SWISS is now our newest Boeing 777
operator," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner.
"The 777-300ER will provide SWISS' network with greatly improved
efficiencies and it's a great source of pride for everyone at Boeing that the
carrier will utilize this outstanding airplane as its flagship."
In addition
to this delivery, SWISS has eight unfilled 777-300ERs on order from Boeing.
SWISS is
part of the Lufthansa Group, serving 104 destinations in 48 countries from the
Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva, carrying more than 16 million passengers a
year with a fleet of 92 airplanes.
