This image provided by Korean Air shows the company’s new Boeing 787-10 passenger aircraft. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
SEOUL, Jul. 22 (Korea Bizwire) — Korea Air Co., South Korea’s leading air carrier, said Monday it has received its first 787-10 Dreamliner passenger jet from Boeing Co. and will launch its inaugural flight this week.
The full service carrier said it will introduce the next-generation, eco-friendly passenger jet in its route connecting Incheon International Airport and Narita International Airport near Tokyo on Thursday.
The company said the 787-10 features the latest state-of-the-art technology, superior fuel efficiency and reduced carbon emissions. The jet will also debut Korean Air’s new custom-built Prestige Class cabin interior, which features traditional Korean design patterns and a color inspired by Joseon Dynasty porcelain.
The 787-10 stands as the largest model in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner series. Its fuselage spans 68.3 meters and enables the 787-10 to carry 15 percent more passengers and cargo than the previous model.
Korean Air’s 787-10 aircraft is configured with a total of 325 seats, including 36 Prestige Class seats and 289 economy class seats. The aircraft also features key components manufactured by Korean Air’s Aerospace Division in Busan, such as the aft body, raked wing tips and flap support fairings.
The jet will initially be deployed on short-haul routes to stabilize operations, before being deployed on long-haul routes, such as the Incheon-Vancouver route.
(Yonhap)
