Article Posted on : - Nov 15, 2011

Boeing 787. Photo: Boeing.

DUBAI (BNS): Boeing has received orders for six Boeing 787-8s from Sultanate of Oman's flagship carrier at Dubai Air Show, the company announced Monday.

The airline has completed an arrangement with Boeing and Kuwait-based leasing company ALAFCO to transfer existing orders for the six Dreamliners from ALAFCO to Oman Air.

"Our decision to order the 787-8 is part of Oman Air's long-term growth strategy to expand and modernise our fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient airplanes," Peter Hill, chief executive officer, Oman Air said.

The 787 Dreamliner is equipped with new technologies, including advanced composite materials, systems, aerodynamics and engines.