Air Tahiti Nui Orders Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Air Tahiti Nui has finalized an order with Boeing for two 787-9 Dreamliners, valued at $514 million at current list prices.

The flag carrier for French Polynesia and a new 787 customer, has also leased two additional 787-9s through the Air Lease Corporation, based in Los Angeles, Calif.

"The Dreamliner order heralds an exciting new era for international travel to and from the world's most beautiful islands – Tahiti," said Michel Monvoisin, Air Tahiti Nui's Chairman and CEO. "The entire Air Tahiti Nui family is proud, excited and highly committed to the successful introduction of the Boeing 787-9 into Air Tahiti Nui's global network."

With the fuselage stretched by 20 feet (6 meters) over the 787-8, the 787-9 can fly more passengers and more cargo farther.

The 787-9 also leverages the design of the 787-8, offering passengers features such as the large windows, large stow bins, modern LED lighting, higher humidity, a lower cabin altitude, cleaner air and a smoother ride.

Air Tahiti Nui, headquartered in Papeete on the Island of Tahiti, links the South Pacific with four continents as the leading carrier to French Polynesia, with daily non-stop service to Tahiti from Los Angeles.