Friday, June 21, 2024 The second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Austrian Airlines, registered as OE-LPM, touched down in Vienna on Thursday, June 20, at 06:00 p.m., where it received a warm welcome with a water salute at Vienna Airport.
After being outfitted with Austrian Airlines’ livery in Teruel, Spain, the aircraft is now prepared to join the fleet in its distinctive red, white, and red colors. Just a few days earlier, on June 15, the first Boeing 787-9, registered as OE-LPL, began its long-haul service with Austrian Airlines, embarking on its inaugural flight to New York. In the coming days, the OE-LPM will operate on Austrian Airlines’ short-haul network, primarily flying to cities such as Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, and Berlin.
On June 28, the new Dreamliner will make its long-haul debut with its first intercontinental flight to Chicago. This introduction of the new Boeing 787-9 marks a significant milestone for Austrian Airlines, signaling the start of the carrier’s fleet modernization and expansion of its long-haul capabilities. In addition to the first two Boeing 787-9s, nine more will gradually replace the existing long-haul fleet of Boeing 777 and 767 aircraft by 2028.
This integration of a total of eleven Boeing 787-9s over the next four years is a crucial development for Austria’s aviation industry and the Vienna hub. The arrival of the new Dreamliner means Austrian Airlines will be offering one of the most innovative long-haul aircraft on the market. The onboa.
