ILFC International lease Fiance Corp.
Placed Order 20-Airplane
787 Dreamliner Order with 4 Option

Photo Credit: The Boeing Company

The Boeing News Release dated November 21, 2005:

The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) today announced a firm order for 20 787 Dreamliners with four additional options. The order is valued at approximately $2.7 billion at list prices. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in January 2010. ILFC is the first leasing company to be announced as a 787 customer.

The airplanes were previously acknowledged on the Boeing Web site, attributed to an unidentified customer. "The 787 will meet the demand we expect from our airline customers for the breakthrough passenger comforts and operating efficiencies of the Dreamliner," said Steven F. Udvar-Hazy, chairman and chief executive officer – ILFC. "This also adds the newest member of the Boeing product line to our fleet, building on our nearly 30-year partnership with Boeing as the largest lessor of Boeing airplanes."

ILFC has ordered 698 Boeing jets since 1977. "This is a great day for the 787 and our partnership with ILFC," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally. "To have this leading global lessor choose the 787 is a bellwether endorsement for the industry and for the passenger appeal of our newest airplane. The Dreamliner is the market leader because it provides what passengers and airlines want, superior value and passenger comfort that will allow travelers to go where they want to go, when they want to go, efficiently and affordably."

25 customers have announced 309 orders include (ILFC) International Lease Finance Corp, and commitments for the 787 since its launch in April 2004.he Dreamliner will use 20 percent less fuel than today's comparable airplanes while providing airlines with up tpercent

The Dreamliner will use 20 percent less fuel than today's comparable airplanes while providing airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacity.

It is positive to see that 787 has a more spacious cabin, larger luggage bins and larger windows for passengers will be able to see the differences than any other airplanes. They also will benefit from higher humidity levels and reduced dehydration, and a reduced cabin altitude, which reduces flight fatigue. The unique qualities of the 787's composite structure make many of these new cabin features possible. Passengers will be able to enjoy fly 787 Dreamliner with a special feature on The Boeing Co.'s 787 Dreamliner will be appealing to passengers who don't much care for bumpy airplane rides.le providing airlines with up to 45 percent more cargo revenue capacit

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