Royal Brunei Airlines Orders Four Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Our Bureau - : Feb 20, 2024 - : 4:29 pm

Boeing and Royal Brunei Airlines announced the airline's purchase of four 787 Dreamliners to renew its widebody fleet at Singapore Airshow 2024 (Feb. 20). The airline's selection of the 787-9 supports its long-term growth strategy, sustainability goals, and focus on...

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"The forthcoming arrival of the 787-9 Dreamliner symbolizes a bold step forward in our ongoing journey toward innovation and excellence," said Sabirin bin Haji Abdul Hamid, CEO of Royal Brunei Airlines. "Royal Brunei Airlines has been operating the 787-8 for the last 10 years and this order will ensure we continue with a product that our customers have come to enjoy.”

“In our constant effort to offer unparalleled service matched with the highest safety standards to our guests, the new fleet will allow us the potential to tap into new growth areas, strengthening our market appeal and enabling us to provide a superior travel experience to our guests," he added.

As the first Southeast Asian carrier to introduce the 787 Dreamliner into its fleet over a decade ago, the airline is poised to accommodate more passengers and cargo over longer distances with the recent finalization of the 787-9 order to be included in Boeing's Orders & Deliveries.

"By renewing its investment in the 787 Dreamliner, Royal Brunei Airlines will continue to connect Brunei with the world while offering the carrier's signature service and comfort to passengers," said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "The 787-9 will deliver the versatility, efficiency, and range that Royal Brunei Airlines desires to pursue increasing air travel and tourism opportunities."

Presently, the airline operates five 787-8 aircraft, serving various destinations in Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and the United Kingdom. The introduction of the 787-9, with its capacity to accommodate nearly 20% more passengers and a range of 14,010 km (7,565 nautical miles), will cater to the airline's expanding capacity requirements on medium- and long-haul routes.

According to Boeing's 2023 Commercial Market Outlook, Southeast Asia is expected to experience a 6.9% annual fleet growth, with nearly 4,300 airplanes set to be delivered over the next two decades. Royal Brunei Airlines' latest 787 order underscores the increasing demand for widebody aircraft in the region.