The arrival of ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, an aircraft of the newest generation of technology – will spur the modernisation and growth of the Austrian Airlines long-haul fleet. The first aircraft will be landing beginning 2024 in Vienna and will expand the flag carrier’s fleet to 66 aircraft during the summer flight schedule 2024. Expected by 2028, nine additional Boeing 787-9s will replace the current long-haul jets of the 777 and 767 family. The Dreamliner will be transferred gradually from Lufthansa Airlines respectively from existing orders of the Lufthansa Group. This will result in a significant rejuvenation of the Austrian Airlines’ fleet.
„With the Dreamliner Austrian Airlines is taking off to a new era of aircraft and is setting course for growth. The fleet induction of ten Boeing 787-9s in the coming five years shows that we are fit for investments and the future,” said Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann.
Thanks to innovative technology, less weight, good aerodynamics and modern jet engines the Dreamliner is considered to be significantly more efficient than preceding models. With 2.5 litres of fuel per passenger on a 100 kilometre air route, fuel consumption is reduced up to 20% when compared to a Boeing 767. Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: „With the Boeing 787-9 we are bringing one of the most innovative long-haul models on the market to Austrian Airlines. This is a team effort Austrian Airlines can be proud of.“
