24-Oct-2014 10:11 AM
Virgin Atlantic operates inaugural 787-9 service
Virgin Atlantic operated (23-Oct-2014) its inaugural service using Boeing 787-9 equipment, with London Heathrow-Atlanta service on 23-Oct-2014. The aircraft will commence commercial service on 28-Oct-2014 on the carrier's London Heathrow-Boston route. According to the CAPA Fleet Database, Virgin Atlantic has a further 15 787-9s on order, scheduled for delivery between Nov-2014 and 2018. [more - original PR]