Air Europa
has leased its first 787 through an agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital.
Delivery is also the first Dreamliner to SMBC Aviation Capital. The latest
addition to Air Europa's fleet will land in Madrid on March 16th.
This is not a non-stop delivery form flight a path 4128 miles (6643 km) taking
off Boeing North Charleston, South Carolina.
"Today's
delivery begins a new chapter in Air Europa's history. The state-of-the-art 787
Dreamliner will provide us with significant operational benefits as we expand
our presence throughout the world," said Juan Jose Hidalgo, president
Globalia, the parent company of Air Europa. "Plus, it's a plane that will
offer our passengers an unparalleled on-board experience, and arrive at your
holiday destination feeling refreshed."
The 787 is
a family of advanced technologies, super-efficient aircraft with new features
to please passengers. In addition, the 787 Air Europa will be an unmatched fuel
efficiency and environmental performance, using 20 to 25 percent less fuel and
20 to 25 percent less in emissions than the aircraft it replaces.
"We
are honored to deliver the first 787 Dreamliner to our partners Air
Europa," said Ray Conner - CEO and President of Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "This aircraft is a great addition to your fleet and offers the
ability to grow its long-distance network for the Americas and beyond, offering
superior comfort to passengers."
Air Europa
announced an order for 14 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in 2015, the largest order
for Boeing widebody a Spanish operator. Air Europa now has a total of combined
order for 22 Boeing 787-8s and 787-9s, summarizing its transition to a fleet of
long-haul fully by Boeing.
Peter
Barrett, CEO of SMBC Aviation Capital, who attended the March delivery said:
"We are very pleased to have completed this delivery to Air Europa The
aircraft is significant for both companies We look forward to building on this
subject this partnership and continue working with Air Europa and Boeing.”
