Boeing, ILFC Deliver First 787 Dreamliner to Aeromexico

Boeing, International lease finance corporation and Aeromexico celebrated the first delivery of a 787 Dreamliner for use by the Mexico City-based carrier. The jetliner, delivered from Boeing's Everett, Wash., delivery center, took off for Mexico City.

The airplane is the first of nine 787-8 airplanes that Aeromexico will operate, including five on lease from ILFC. The airline will operate a total of 19 Dreamliners, including 10 787-9 models ordered last year.

Aeromexico's 787 Dreamliners will be configured with 32 Clase Premier lie-flat seats and 211 seats in economy class. The 787 Dreamliner is composed of durable composites and features numerous system, engine and aerodynamic advancements providing airlines with unmatched fuel efficiency using 20 percent less fuel than today's similarly sized airplanes.

Passengers also enjoy improvements on the 787 such as an interior environment that is more comfortable and offers numerous passenger-pleasing elements including bigger windows. To date, the 787 has accrued 930 orders from 57 customers worldwide.