Hawaiian Airlines has finalized an order for 10 Boeing 787-9s.
The deal also includes purchase rights for 10 additional 787s.
“The Dreamliner’s operational performance and passenger-friendly cabin makes it an ideal aircraft to serve as our flagship aircraft of the future,” said Peter Ingram, president and chief executive officer of Hawaiian Airlines. “The aircraft provides Hawaiian with more seating capacity and greater range to expand within our current network and offer new destinations to and from Asia Pacific and North America.”
The airline signed a letter of intent for the aircraft in March 2018.
Boeing Global Services will provide Hawaiian Airlines with new aircraft transition support services such as training and initial provisioning to ensure a smooth changeover from previous widebody aircraft.
“We are delighted to officially welcome Hawaiian Airlines to the 787 Dreamliner family,” said Kevin McAllister, president and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Hawaiian has been on an impressive growth path and we are honoured they have chosen the Dreamliner to take their airline to the next level. We look forward to delivering the Dreamliner to Hawaiian and supporting them with integrated services to help them operate more efficiently and lower their costs.”
Hawaiian’s current long-haul fleet includes a mix of Airbus A330-200s and 767-300ERs.
The 787-9 can fly up to 7,635 nautical miles and is the longest-range version of the 787 family, which has now received nearly 1,400 orders, according to Boeing.