Boeing launches 787 Dream Tour in China
Baku, December 6 (AZERTAC). The Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived Sunday at the Beijing Capital International Airport, making its debut in mainland China, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation and travel markets.
It also marks the start of a six-month worldwide Dream Tour with the all-new jet.
The airplane will be in China from Sunday till December 11, with stops in Beijing, Guangzhou and Haikou, where Chinese customers, partners, government officials and media will experience the revolutionary technology and passenger innovation first hand.
“Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Southern, Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines have been instrumental in bringing this game-changing airplane to the market,” said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice-president of Sales & Marketing for Greater China and South Korea, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
The airplane, ZA003, was originally used for flight testing, but has been elegantly refurbished to showcase the standard capabilities and features of the 787.
Made from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and will allow airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public.
As a result of innovative technologies, the airplane offers unparalleled operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort.
More than 800 787s are on order by more than 50 airlines, a testament to the airplane’s unique capabilities.
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