Boeing, Aeromexico Finalize Dreamliner Order

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Aeromexico (BMV: AEROMEX) finalized an order for six 787 Dreamliners, with reconfirmation rights for four additional Dreamliners. The firm order by Mexico's largest airline, which was first announced as a commitment in July, is valued at more than $1.2 billion at published list prices.

"The acquisitions of these Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, that are part of the set of 100 aircrafts announced previous this year, represent a fundamental step that strengthens the international position and leadership of Grupo Aeromexico. It also reaffirms the company's commitment to provide the best service to our clients, assuring them that they will be treated with the best crew and will fly with the best aircraft ever built," said Andres Conesa, Aeromexico's CEO. 

Andres Conesa also stated that: "With this successful purchase, Grupo Aeromexico will have a total of 19 Boeing 787 Dreamliners in its fleet, whose first delivery is expected to be in the summer of 2013. The arrival of these aircrafts will surely increase the added value of our assets and will also reinforce our operative structure, giving us the flexibility to continue growing."

"Aeromexico continues to show it is a leader in aviation in Latin America and across the globe," said Van Rex Gallard, Vice President of Sales for Latin America, Africa, & Caribbean, for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "These additional 787s will help Mexico's largest airline expand its international presence with a stellar product for its valued customers. The Dreamliner will allow Aeromexico to provide the highest level of service to its passengers, while taking advantage of the airplane's unmatched economics."

Made primarily from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the first mid-size airplane capable of flying long-range routes and will allow Aeromexico to replace older aircraft on its European, Asian and South American routes.  As a result of innovative technologies, the airplane offers unparalleled operating economics, fuel efficiency and passenger comfort. More than 800 787s are on order by 58 customers, a testament to the airplane's unique capabilities.

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