Boeing 787-9

We’ve got 13 Boeing 787-9’s in our fleet. These “Dreamliners” got their nickname from a worldwide competition Boeing held in 2003. In 2015 we introduced this aircraft type to the KLM fleet. Long flights aren’t a problem for the Dreamliner, as it is very fuel efficient. Since this aircraft can fly up to 8,500 nautical miles it can even cover our longest routes, like New York JFK to Bangkok. Next to that, you might encounter this 787-9 when flying to Delhi, Mumbai, Rio de Janeiro, Bogota, Cartagena or Salt Lake City, although these destinations may differ per season. “A technical marvel” as we call the 787-9, because it’s a result of hundreds of engineers working together from around the world. This lightweight aircraft can easily be recycled, because it consists of 50% composite, 20% aluminum, 15% titanium, 10% steel and 5% other materials, generating less waste and fewer chemicals than a similar aircraft. Our 787-9 Dreamliners are all named after flowers. “Sunflower” was the 1st, followed by: Carnation, Lavender, Bougainvillea, Dahlia, Mimosa, Jasmine, Lily, Marguerite, 芙蓉 (hibiscus), Morning Star, Tulip, and Orchid.