Boeing and the Qantas Group announced today the carrier has selected the 787 Dreamliner family to modernize its widebody fleet with an order for four 787-9 and eight 787-10 airplanes.
With enhanced fuel efficiency and environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is pivotal to Qantas’ global growth strategy to reduce its carbon emissions over the next decade and beyond.
Alan Joyce, Qantas Group CEO said, “This is another multi-billion-dollar investment in the national carrier, and it’s great news for our customers and our people.
“The 787 and the GE engines fitted to them, are thoroughly proven and extremely capable.”
The 787 enables Qantas to meet its near- and long-term sustainability goals, reducing fuel use and emissions by up to 25% and featuring quieter engines compared to previous generation jets.
The airplanes are also capable of flying on a blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), an important pathway to reducing emissions.
The new order is part of Qantas’ major fleet renewal program that is significantly increasing the carrier’s overall fuel efficiency each year.
Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said, “With its market-leading environmental performance, the 787 Dreamliner is central to Qantas’ unwavering commitment to operate one of the most sustainable and capable fleets in the airline industry,”
“Both the 787-9 and 787-10 offer enhanced efficiency, flexibility and passenger comfort to connect Australia and destinations around the world.”
