SEATTLE, Jan. 22, 2008 -- Air Europa of Spain, based in Palma de Mallorca, today announced an order for eight Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners valued at $1.3 billion at list prices. Based in Palma de Mallorca, Air Europa became the first Spanish customer for the 787 when it placed the order in 2007. Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Air Europa did not identify the order until today.
"The 787 is the best solution that meets our requirements for a superior airplane that offers better efficiency, better environmental performance and excellent comfort for our passengers," said María José Hidalgo, managing director of Air Europa. "After further development of the 787 by Boeing, it became very clear to our pilots, our fleet planners and our accountants that the 787 would deliver the best economics while also offering a superior satisfaction for our passengers. We look forward to making history as the first Spanish airline to fly this magnificent machine."
Air Europa plans to operate the 787 on its long-haul routes to destinations such as Argentina, Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
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