Boeing delivers ANA's first 787-9

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Boeing celebrated (29-Jul-2014) the delivery of the airline's first 787-9. ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the 787 family when the airline launches 787-9 services on domestic Japanese routes in Aug-2014. ANA president and CEO Osamu Shinobe said, "The 787 Dreamliner is a key element in our growth strategy and we are proud to be the first airline to fly both models of the 787 family... The new 787-9 will build on the exceptional efficiency of the 787-8 and will allow us to meet growing demand that is anticipated ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Our customers have expressed their pleasure with the comfort of the 787's innovative cabin features and we are excited to introduce the new 787 variant into our fleet." With this delivery, ANA will have 29 787s in its fleet, more than any other operator in the world. ANA has 29 more 787-9s on order with commitments for 14 more. Sixty customers from around the world have ordered more than 1000 787s, with more than 160 currently in operation. [more - original PR]