Avianca entrusts its long-haul flights to Dreamliner

Avianca announced that Boeing’s 787-8 Dreamliner will be the only wide-body aircraft the airline will operate on its long-haul flights. Taking into account current and future route requirements, the airline’s capacity, operational efficiency and profitability, the company will operate the aircraft on long-haul flights in the Americas and Europe. Rohit Philip, Avianca’s CFO, said, "One of Avianca’s strategic objectives is to simplify its fleet and increase efficiency; the selection of the 787-8 as the only aircraft type for long-haul flights is a significant step in this direction. Thanks to the open and constructive dialogues with Boeing, Rolls-Royce, lessors and financial institutions, we are proud to confirm that we will continue to operate the Dreamliner, an outstanding aircraft that, given its capabilities, features, efficiency, and comfort, is the best for our company and our customers. We look forward to maintaining our business cabin seating, targeting business customers, while re-designing the rest of the aircraft with state-of-the-art seating over the next 18 months."<br/>