ANA Takes Delivery of First Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

ANA will become the world's first airline to operate both the 787-8 and 787-9 variants of the Dreamliner family when the airline launches 787-9 services on domestic Japanese routes next month.

At 20 feet (6 meters) longer than the 787-8, the 787-9 extends the capacity and range, flying 16% more passengers as well as more cargo farther.

"The 787 Dreamliner is a key element in our growth strategy and we are proud to be the first airline to fly both models of the 787 family," said Osamu Shinobe, ANA president and CEO. "The new 787-9 will build on the exceptional efficiency of the 787-8 and will allow us to meet growing demand that is anticipated ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Our customers have expressed their pleasure with the comfort of the 787's innovative cabin features and we are excited to introduce the new 787 variant into our fleet."

With this delivery, ANA will have 29 787s in its fleet, more than any other operator in the world.

ANA has 29 more 787-9s on order with commitments for 14 more.