Boeing Names First 7E7 Dreamliner Customers in Europe

no duh! · 07-07-2004, 08:14 AM

http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/...r_040707g.html

Boeing Names First 7E7 Dreamliner Customers in Europe

- Leading leisure and scheduled-service carriers to order 10 7E7s for fleet renewal and expansion
- Operators will set trend for efficiency and passenger comfort

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SEATTLE, July 7, 2004 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today confirmed announcements that Blue Panorama of Italy and First Choice Airways of the United Kingdom have selected the 7E7 Dreamliner to replace and expand their existing airplane fleets. These two carriers are the first in Europe to choose the 7E7, the world's newest, most advanced commercial jetliner.

In separate press conferences in Rome and London , the carriers announced plans to acquire a total of 10 7E7s, valued at $1.2 billion at list prices. Blue Panorama will add four 7E7s to its fleet at a value of $500 million and First Choice will receive six 7E7s. Contract negotiations are expected to conclude later this year. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2009.

"Today's announcements are ringing endorsements of the 7E7's broad appeal across a spectrum of airlines," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe , Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 7E7 has the versatility and flexibility that allows airlines that offer scheduled or leisure service, or a mix of both, to adapt to their own evolving business models and to the dynamic demands of the market."

Both carriers have selected the 7E7-8 model, with a range of 15,700 kilometers. This is 4,000 kilometers farther than today's similar-sized airplanes, which will allow 7E7 operators to economically connect hundreds of new destinations for world travelers.

Blue Panorama and First Choice are in the process of evaluating their engine options, which include the General Electric GENX (GE Next Generation) and Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000.

As these airlines join the launch team, they will be the first in Europe to benefit from the advanced economics, improved fuel efficiency and reduced noise of the 7E7. They will be the first to offer passengers a new, more comfortable flying experience, in cabins with larger windows, wider seats and wider aisles.

"Blue Panorama and First Choice will have a clear, competitive advantage over carriers operating more conventional aircraft," Dailey said

The Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner is being designed with airlines, passengers, investors and the environment in mind. The technologically advanced airplane will use 20 percent less fuel than today's airplanes of comparable size, provide customers with up to 60 percent more cargo revenue capacity, and present passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with higher humidity.

Boeing launched the 7E7 Dreamliner last April when it announced an order for 50 7E7s from Japanese carrier ANA, followed by an announcement by Air New Zealand for two 7E7s. Boeing has proposal acceptances out to more than two dozen airlines around the world and expects additional orders in the coming months.

altitude · 07-07-2004, 09:09 AM

Every 7E7 order is good news for Boeing~!

Waiting for a major SQ order soon

McLaren3465 · 07-07-2004, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by altitude

Every 7E7 order is good news for Boeing~!

Waiting for a major SQ order soon

Same here

Chansen · 07-07-2004, 10:57 AM

Too bad UAL and Delta with there problems don't seem to have the funding for these. I thought them or even American would have put an order out on this! Good seeing orders from the Far East and Europe.

nutsXplanes · 07-07-2004, 11:31 AM

I can't wait to see this craft taking off

Regards!!!!

george2 · 07-07-2004, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig H. Hansen

Too bad UAL and Delta with there problems don't seem to have the funding for these. I thought them or even American would have put an order out on this! Good seeing orders from the Far East and Europe.

Can't see UAL, Delta OR American doing this anytime soon... if things keep the way they're going. Continental and NWA may be in a better position to order 'some'... but nothing major. I'd say in 10 years, most of these so-called 'legacy' carriers won't be around...

taildrager · 07-07-2004, 04:51 PM

Those will be some nice looking airliners!

07-07-2004, 05:04 PM

I think once the aviation industry in the US, there could be potential orders from every US airline. One must remember, alot of the 767s flying with AA, DL, UA etc are fairly new, there are only a few "old" ones. The CO 762s were some of the last off the line with 762s and their 764s are brand new, DL 764s are near new along with alot of their 763s. Northwest is acquring brand new A332s/A333s so it is doubtful they would recieve them. Once the industry gets back on its feet I think it is very probabale that most of the mainline carriers operating large 757/767 fleets will make substantial 7e7 orders.

I think that the most significant aspect with these 2 charter airlines, is that they are accepting that the 7e7 will be a superb aircraft for them. I think this is really going to worry Airbus in that the Air NZ deal, almost everyone thought they would go with the A332, and they ended up with the Boeing deal. Now European charter airlines believe in the 7e7, could we see future orders from others from the TUI group, etc.....

CAL 757-300 · 07-07-2004, 11:32 PM

I think it will be at least two years before any US carrier is financially comfortable with a sizeable widebody order, and as you pointed out, the two carriers in the best shape, NW and CO, have already started a fleet renewal program and have young widebodies in their fleet.

I think Farnborough at the end of the month will be very interesting. Airbus stole the show at Le Bourget last year with the mammoth Emirates order, but I think this year the tables will be turned and Boeing will announce a couple, if not more, large orders for the 7E7 and potentially the 777-200LR. BA is looking for a 767 replacement, SQ is mulling over a 777-200LR/7E7 combo package, and there are a couple other carriers looking to renew their fleets. Three weeks until the fireworks start!

jetabout · 07-14-2004, 07:13 PM

Nothing confirmed yet but definitely in the right direction. I guess we can expect some major anouncement at Farnborough.
http://news.airwise.com/stories/2004/07/1089800268.html

07-07-2004, 08:14 AM	#1
no duh! NO f**king DUH! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 405	Boeing Names First 7E7 Dreamliner Customers in Europe http://www.boeing.com/news/releases/...r_040707g.html Boeing Names First 7E7 Dreamliner Customers in Europe - Leading leisure and scheduled-service carriers to order 10 7E7s for fleet renewal and expansion - Operators will set trend for efficiency and passenger comfort These images are available for editorial use by news media on boeingmedia.com NOTE: BCA photo release images are available on boeingmedia for 12 months from their release date. SEATTLE, July 7, 2004 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today confirmed announcements that Blue Panorama of Italy and First Choice Airways of the United Kingdom have selected the 7E7 Dreamliner to replace and expand their existing airplane fleets. These two carriers are the first in Europe to choose the 7E7, the world's newest, most advanced commercial jetliner. In separate press conferences in Rome and London , the carriers announced plans to acquire a total of 10 7E7s, valued at $1.2 billion at list prices. Blue Panorama will add four 7E7s to its fleet at a value of $500 million and First Choice will receive six 7E7s. Contract negotiations are expected to conclude later this year. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2009. "Today's announcements are ringing endorsements of the 7E7's broad appeal across a spectrum of airlines," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe , Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 7E7 has the versatility and flexibility that allows airlines that offer scheduled or leisure service, or a mix of both, to adapt to their own evolving business models and to the dynamic demands of the market." Both carriers have selected the 7E7-8 model, with a range of 15,700 kilometers. This is 4,000 kilometers farther than today's similar-sized airplanes, which will allow 7E7 operators to economically connect hundreds of new destinations for world travelers. Blue Panorama and First Choice are in the process of evaluating their engine options, which include the General Electric GENX (GE Next Generation) and Rolls-Royce's Trent 1000. As these airlines join the launch team, they will be the first in Europe to benefit from the advanced economics, improved fuel efficiency and reduced noise of the 7E7. They will be the first to offer passengers a new, more comfortable flying experience, in cabins with larger windows, wider seats and wider aisles. "Blue Panorama and First Choice will have a clear, competitive advantage over carriers operating more conventional aircraft," Dailey said The Boeing 7E7 Dreamliner is being designed with airlines, passengers, investors and the environment in mind. The technologically advanced airplane will use 20 percent less fuel than today's airplanes of comparable size, provide customers with up to 60 percent more cargo revenue capacity, and present passengers with innovations including a new interior environment with higher humidity. Boeing launched the 7E7 Dreamliner last April when it announced an order for 50 7E7s from Japanese carrier ANA, followed by an announcement by Air New Zealand for two 7E7s. Boeing has proposal acceptances out to more than two dozen airlines around the world and expects additional orders in the coming months.

07-07-2004, 10:57 AM	#4
Chansen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,018	Too bad UAL and Delta with there problems don't seem to have the funding for these. I thought them or even American would have put an order out on this! Good seeing orders from the Far East and Europe. Last edited by Chansen; 07-07-2004 at 11:09 AM.

07-07-2004, 11:31 AM	#5
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07-07-2004, 11:32 PM	#9
CAL 757-300 Senior Collector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Houston Age: 35 Posts: 292	I think it will be at least two years before any US carrier is financially comfortable with a sizeable widebody order, and as you pointed out, the two carriers in the best shape, NW and CO, have already started a fleet renewal program and have young widebodies in their fleet. I think Farnborough at the end of the month will be very interesting. Airbus stole the show at Le Bourget last year with the mammoth Emirates order, but I think this year the tables will be turned and Boeing will announce a couple, if not more, large orders for the 7E7 and potentially the 777-200LR. BA is looking for a 767 replacement, SQ is mulling over a 777-200LR/7E7 combo package, and there are a couple other carriers looking to renew their fleets. Three weeks until the fireworks start! __________________ Phil Craig needs some Greenlandair models and I need some CO metal and my old member status back!

07-14-2004, 07:13 PM	#10
jetabout Senior Collector Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 473	Nothing confirmed yet but definitely in the right direction. I guess we can expect some major anouncement at Farnborough. http://news.airwise.com/stories/2004/07/1089800268.html __________________ Live in colours http://www.freewebs.com/jetabout

07-07-2004, 09:09 AM	#2
altitude Master Collector Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 695	Every 7E7 order is good news for Boeing~! Waiting for a major SQ order soon

07-07-2004, 04:51 PM	#7
taildrager Collector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Redding, CA Age: 40 Posts: 57	Those will be some nice looking airliners!

07-07-2004, 05:04 PM	#8
JohnnyB Guest Posts: n/a	I think once the aviation industry in the US, there could be potential orders from every US airline. One must remember, alot of the 767s flying with AA, DL, UA etc are fairly new, there are only a few "old" ones. The CO 762s were some of the last off the line with 762s and their 764s are brand new, DL 764s are near new along with alot of their 763s. Northwest is acquring brand new A332s/A333s so it is doubtful they would recieve them. Once the industry gets back on its feet I think it is very probabale that most of the mainline carriers operating large 757/767 fleets will make substantial 7e7 orders. I think that the most significant aspect with these 2 charter airlines, is that they are accepting that the 7e7 will be a superb aircraft for them. I think this is really going to worry Airbus in that the Air NZ deal, almost everyone thought they would go with the A332, and they ended up with the Boeing deal. Now European charter airlines believe in the 7e7, could we see future orders from others from the TUI group, etc.....

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