Everett, Wash., USA - November 14, 2012 - Boeing (NYSE: BA) and LOT Polish Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Polish carrier is the first European airline to take delivery of the 787. Senior LOT and Boeing executives, as well as Polish and US government officials, celebrated the historic delivery at an event at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo, Wash., near Boeing's 787 final assembly plant in Everett, USA.
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the 787.
This delivery is the first of eight Dreamliners that LOT has on order.
The cabin is configured with 18 Elite Club seats (Business Class), 21 Premium Club seats (Premium Economy) and 213 seats in Economy Class.
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Everett, Wash., USA - November 14, 2012
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and LOT Polish Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The Polish carrier is the first European airline to take delivery of the 787.
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Senior LOT and Boeing executives, as well as Polish and US government officials, celebrated the historic delivery at an event at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo, Wash., near Boeing's 787 final assembly plant in Everett, USA. November 14, 2012.
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Senior LOT and Boeing executives, as well as Polish and US government officials, celebrated the historic delivery at an event at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo, Wash., near Boeing's 787 final assembly plant in Everett, USA.
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Senior LOT and Boeing executives, as well as Polish and US government officials, celebrated the historic delivery at an event at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo, Wash., near Boeing's 787 final assembly plant in Everett, USA. November 14, 2012.
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"This is a historic moment for LOT," said Marcin Piróg, chief executive officer of LOT.
"I am convinced that the addition of the Dreamliner to the fleet of one of the world's oldest airlines is a crucial moment that will launch a new era of European aviation. I believe it is also the beginning of an exciting journey for LOT with the most modern passenger airplane in the world."
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From left to right: Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Marcin Piróg, chief executive officer of LOT and Paul Kaye, President Central & Eastern Europe at Rolls-Royce.
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LOT will operate the 787 on short-haul flights across Europe in December, and will introduce the Dreamliner on its long-haul passenger service from Warsaw to Chicago in January 2013.
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From left to right: Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Marcin Piróg, chief executive officer of LOT and Paul Kaye, President Central & Eastern Europe at Rolls-Royce.
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LOT will also use the 787 to operate routes from Warsaw to New York, Toronto and Beijing.
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From left to right: Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Marcin Piróg, chief executive officer of LOT and Paul Kaye, President Central & Eastern Europe at Rolls-Royce.
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"Today's 787 delivery represents a very significant milestone in the partnership between Boeing and LOT Polish Airlines," said Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"As LOT becomes the first European airline to operate the 787, this delivery marks the next chapter in history for both LOT and the European aviation industry."
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From left to right: Ray Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes; Marcin Piróg, chief executive officer of LOT and Paul Kaye, President Central & Eastern Europe at Rolls-Royce.
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The 787 Dreamliner is composed of light-weight composites and features numerous systems, engine and aerodynamic advancements, making it more efficient to operate compared with its competition.
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Senior LOT and Boeing executives, as well as Polish and US government officials, celebrated the historic delivery at an event at the Future of Flight Aviation Center in Mukilteo, Wash., near Boeing's 787 final assembly plant in Everett, USA. November 14, 2012.
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It is the first mid-sized airplane capable of flying long-range routes, providing airlines with unprecedented fuel economy and low operating costs and enabling airlines to open new, non-stop routes preferred by passengers.
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Courtesy of Boeing |
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This delivery is the first of eight Dreamliners that LOT has on order.
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Courtesy of Boeing |
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The cabin is configured with 18 Elite Club seats (Business Class), 21 Premium Club seats (Premium Economy) and 213 seats in Economy Class.
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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Customers will experience unparalleled levels of comfort with the 787's improved lighting, bigger windows, larger overhead bins, lower cabin altitude and enhanced ventilation systems, among other features.
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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LOT's first Dreamliner will land in Warsaw tomorrow, Thursday, November 15, where LOT will celebrate the 787's arrival into its fleet with a reception led by the airline and Poland's prime minister Donald Tusk.
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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Contact
Fiona O'Farrell
Boeing Europe Communications
+44 (0) 7557 160 645
Fiona.ofarrell@boeing.com
Kate Bergman
Boeing Media Relations
+ 1 206-662-4963
kate.m.bergman@boeing.com
Leszek Chorzewski
LOT Polish Airlines
+ 48 695 555 522
media@lot.pl
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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SOURCE Boeing
http://boeing.mediaroom.com/
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The LOT Dreamliner offers three classes of service - Elite Club (business) with 18 fully reclinable seats, new Premium Club with 21 seats and economy class for 213 passengers.
The aircraft is 56.72 meters long, its wing span is 60.13 meters and the range is 12 000 km. Its cruising speed is 875 km/h.
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ASTROMAN Magazine – 2012.10.23
LOT Polish Airlines will be the first European carrier to operate the Boeing 787 Dreamliner
http://www.astroman.com.pl/index.php?mod=magazine&a=read&id=1341
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The Polish carrier LOT is the first European airline to take delivery of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
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ASTROMAN Magazine – 2010.07.24
Boeing Executive Panel Provides 787 Dreamliner Overview
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ASTROMAN Magazine
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