Avianca Takes Delivery of First Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Avianca has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Avianca's Boeing 787-8 will carry 28 passengers in business class and 222 in economy class.

Passengers in both classes will also experience cabin environment improvements made possible on the 787 such as dynamic LED lighting, large windows, bigger overhead bins, a lower cabin altitude, a more humid environment, low interior noise, cleaner air and a smoother ride.

"The addition of the first Boeing 787-8 to Avianca's fleet is a milestone for commercial aviation and for our airline, which strives to bring the most advanced aviation technology to our passengers," said Avianca President and CEO Fabio Villegas Ramirez. "With this aircraft, we continue to fulfill the dream this company has had from the beginning: To make better and better connections between Latin America and the world, while giving our customers more enjoyable flights aboard airplanes designed to provide the greatest comfort along with maximum operational performance."

With 95 years in operation, Avianca flies to 24 destinations in Colombia and 98 destinations in South America, North America and Europe.