Austrian Airlines grows fleet with 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Austrian Airlines will modernise its fleet thanks to orders within the Lufthansa Group. The group always stipulated that high-performing airlines within the group get the newest aircraft. By 2028, the airline will operate ten Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, significantly contributing to reducing CO₂ emissions, the airline said. “With the ‘Dreamliner’, Austrian Airlines is taking off to a new era of aircraft,“ Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann announced in a press release:

The arrival of ten Boeing 787-9 – an aircraft of the newest generation of technology – will spur the modernisation and growth of Austrian Airlines’ long-haul fleet. The first ‘Dreamliner’ will be landing beginning 2024 in Vienna and will expand the flag carrier’s fleet to 66 aircraft already during the summer flight schedule 2024. Expected by 2028, nine additional Boeing 787-9 will replace the current long-haul jets of the 777 and 767 families. 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 787-9 in the coming five years shows that we are fit for investments and the future”, says Austrian Airlines CEO Annette Mann.

Efficiency due to innovative technology

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 litre fuel per passenger on a 100-kilometre air route, fuel consumption is reduced by up to 20 per cent when compared to a Boeing 767. Austrian Airlines COO Francesco Sciortino: „With 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.“

Flying with a view

„The ‘Dreamliner’ is living up to its name. We are happy that our guests will be able to enjoy the new travel comfort as of the expected maiden flight next summer”, says CCO Michael Trestl. On board, an innovative lighting system and ample overhead bins are awaiting our guests. The lighting system can be adjusted to the biorhythm according to day and night time and thus can reduce jet lag. Also, the windows of this aircraft type are special – they are among the largest of all types in aircraft and enable passengers from the rows in the centre to enjoy the view over the horizon. Passengers can dim the light according to their individual needs at the push of a button with shutters and still enjoy the view over the clouds.