Mongolian Airlines to Expand Network with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

MIAT Mongolian Airlines (Mongolyn Irgenii Agaaryn Teever) will soon take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, as the airline looks to connect its home base in Ulaanbaatar with major European and North American cities beginning in 2021.

The 787-9 will join MIAT’s fleet via lease from Air Lease Corporation.

"Our vision is to become a globally recognized Mongolian national flag carrier, and we are making a significant step forward by adding the first 787-9 Dreamliner to our fleet," said Battur Davaakhuu, President and CEO, MIAT Mongolian Airlines. "The Mongolian Dreamliner will fly our passengers direct and in unmatched comfort to their dream destinations."

The Mongolian flag carrier joins other airlines in Asia – including Hainan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and Vietnam Airlines – that operate long-distance routes using the 787-9. The airplane can fly up to 7,635 nautical miles (14,140 km).

“ALC is honored to announce this significant lease placement with MIAT Mongolian Airlines and be the first to introduce the airline to the Dreamliner,” said Steven F. Udvar-Házy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation. “We are proud to support the national carrier as it expands its fleet with the most technologically advanced aircraft to connect Mongolia with the rest of the world.”

Since the 787’s introduction in 2011, Boeing has booked over 1,400 orders from more than 80 customers. The company counts MIAT as its newest Dreamliner operator.

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