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First Korean Air 787 Delivered

by Matt Falcus
Korean Air 787

Korean Air 787

Korean Air has become the latest operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner following the delivery of its first example on 23 February 2017.

Following a ceremony at Seattle Paine Field, the aircraft, HL8081, flew direct to Seoul Incheon airport, where it will be based.

The airline is scheduled to launch domestic flights to Jeju from Seoul (Gimpo) for a month as part of the required certification period, before launching long-haul international routes to Los Angeles, Madrid, and Zurich later this year.

“The 787 Dreamliner will be a key member of Korean Air’s fleet as we continue to introduce next-generation airplanes to our customers” said Walter Cho, president of Korean Air. “The aircraft is fuel efficient, quiet, has lower operating costs and is spacious and very elegant. The cabin features are impressive and will ensure maximum comfort for Korean Air’s passengers.”

Korean Air is scheduled to introduce five 787-9 Dreamliners to its fleet this year with another five joining the fleet by 2019.

“This milestone delivery adds yet another chapter in our long and successful relationship with Korean Air,” said Rick Anderson, vice president of Northeast Asia Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Korean Air continues to demonstrate its leadership in the global commercial airline industry and we are confident that the market-leading efficiency and comfort of the 787-9 Dreamliner will build onto their long-term success for many years to come.”

The first Korean Air 787 is seen here in these pictures from the delivery.

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