United Airlines has become the first North American customer to receive Boeing's new composite 787 Dreamliner, the two companies announced Monday.
"As the North American launch customer, we are delighted to be getting our first 787 Dreamliner," United President and CEO Jeff Smisek said in a news release. "As we continue to build the world's leading airline, we are excited for our customers and co-workers to experience this game-changing aircraft."
The 787, the first of 50 United has on order, is scheduled to arrive in Houston later this week for a one-month training and certification program, including non-commercial flights to each of United's domestic hubs. United plans to start 787 service with temporary domestic flights and then transition it late this year to international routes to Africa, Asia and Europe.
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