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HB-JNA, the first Boeing
777-300ER aircraft of Swiss International Airlines
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29 January 2016, Zurich, Switzerland. Boeing and Swiss
International Airlines are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first
Boeing 777-300ER. HB-JNA, the latest addition to SWISS' fleet touched down in
Zurich today following a non-stop 4,545 nautical miles (8,418 kilometers)
delivery flight from Boeing's Everett Delivery Center in Everett, WA.
"The delivery of our first flagship marks a new
era in Switzerland's aviation history," said Harry Hohmeister, CEO of
SWISS. "As of today, our customers will enjoy a new dimension of air
travel experience."
The Boeing 777-300ER is the new flagship of SWISS'
long-haul fleet and is configured with 340 seats, eight in First Class, 62 in
Business Class and 270 in Economy, with wireless internet connectivity
throughout. SWISS' Boeing 777-300ER will feature a totally redesigned cabin
interior to enhance passenger comfort and will be initially deployed on the
airline's service between Zurich-New York JFK.
"We are honored that a carrier as prestigious as
SWISS is now our newest Boeing 777 operator," said Boeing Commercial
Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "The Boeing 777-300ER will provide
SWISS' network with greatly improved efficiencies and it's a great source of
pride for everyone at Boeing that the carrier will utilize this outstanding
airplane as its flagship."
The Boeing 777-300ER is one of the most fuel and
cost-efficient airplanes in its class and is the most reliable twin-aisle
aircraft in the world with an on-time departure rate of 99.5 percent. It also
has the highest cargo capability of any passenger airplane in service. In
addition to this delivery, SWISS has eight unfilled 777-300ERs on order from
Boeing.
