Boeing to showcase Dreamliner in Manchester

BOEING has announced that it is to showcase its new 787 Dreamliner plane in Manchester later this month.

The US-based company has announced the sixth leg of a tour to show off the new plane, which includes stops at six cities – Manchester, London, Oslo, Taranto in Italy, Washington DC, Dallas and St Louis. The Dreamliner will visit Manchester Airport on April 23.

Larry Loftis, vice president and general manager of Boeing’s 787 program, said: “The Dream Tour has provided us with a great platform to show customers, partners, government officials and other stakeholders just what the team has achieved with the 787.”

Andrew Harrison, chief operating officer of Manchester Airports Group, said: “The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been long awaited at this airport.

“It is an aircraft that is able to fly long distances with excellent fuel economy, so we are naturally delighted that Boeing has recognised the strategic importance that Manchester Airport will play in the roll-out of this special aircraft but we are also keen to show the scope it will provide to the wider region in the development of long haul services.  

“I’m sure I won’t be the only one watching it land for the first time on North West soil and it will receive a warm Manchester welcome.”