British Airways to take delivery of 11 Boeing 787-9 aircraft in 2016

British Airways announced (18-May-2016) plans to take delivery of 11 Boeing 787-9 in 2016, with an addition five to be delivered in 2018. The carrier stated the aircraft will feature its enhanced first class cabin "thanks to the fact the 787-9 is 20ft longer than the 787-8". According to the CAPA Fleet Database, the carrier has a total of eight 787-9 in service. [more - original PR]