Boeing Delivers First Ever 787 Dreamliner

On Monday, Boeing celebrated the delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner.

More than 500 employees representing the 787 program walked alongside the all-new jetliner to present it to ANA executives as a large crowd looked on.

During the ceremony, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Jim Albaugh presented a ceremonial key to Shinichiro Ito, president and CEO of ANA.

"It's not often that we have the chance to make history, do something big and bold that will change the world in untold ways and endure long after we are gone," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Jim Albaugh. "That's what the 787 Dreamliner is and what ANA and Boeing have done together - build what truly is the first new airplane of the 21st century."

Made from composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is capable of flying long-range routes. In addition to providing airlines with improved fuel economy and lower operating costs, the 787 features a host of new technologies that are designed to enhance the passenger experience.

"We are delighted to be taking delivery finally of our first 787. ANA is extremely proud to be the launch customer for the Dreamliner and to have helped Boeing so closely in the development of this state-of-the-art aircraft," said Ito. "The Dreamliner will enable us to offer unrivalled standards of service and comfort to our passengers and will play a key part in ANA's plans for international expansion."

 ANA will today (Tuesday) fly the airplane from Paine Field to Tokyo Haneda Airport, with a scheduled departure of 06:35 (Pacific time). A live webcast of the flyaway can be seen online.

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