BA fleet upgrade begins with first new long-haul aircraft delivery
13.07.10
British Airways has become the first UK airline to take delivery of a new long-range Boeing 777-300ER, the world’s largest twin-jet aircraft. The plane is quieter and more fuel-efficient than its predecessors and enables airlines to operate longer non-stop flights (the 'ER' stands for extended range). Some models have a range of almost 17,400 kilometres.
When it enters service later this year the 297-seat plane will feature a brand new interior layout with redesigned World Traveller and World Traveller Plus cabins. Passengers will be able to make use of a new in flight entertainment system featuring more than 230 television programmes, 70 films, 400 CDs and larger screens.
BA said that the aircraft will showcase the 'future face' of the company. The airline's chief executive, Willie Walsh, said: 'Our first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft reflects our continued commitment to deliver the best travel experience to our customers. We will add two more B777-300ERs by the end of this year and three more by early 2012. All these new aircraft generate significantly less CO2 emissions per seat than their predecessors and reinforce our commitment to reduce our carbon footprint.'
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