Boeing 787 Dreamliner Coming to Bangkok, Singapore for Third Segment of Dream Tour

Published on Thursday, 19 January 2012 18:42 Written by TradersHuddle Staff

EVERETT, Wash., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) will begin the third segment of the 787 Dream Tour next month with two stops in Asia. The all-new Dreamliner will visit Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore where customers, partners, government officials and media will experience the revolutionary technology and passenger innovation firsthand.

"We look forward to showcasing the game-changing technologies of the 787 to our valued customers and partners in the Asia-Pacific region," said Scott Fancher, vice president and general manager, 787 program.

The February schedule includes the following stops:

Feb. 9-11: Bangkok, Thailand to visit Thai Airways International.

Feb. 11-18: Singapore to visit Singapore Airlines and to be on display at the Singapore Airshow.

The Dream Tour airplane, ZA003, is outfitted with the 787's special cabin features including a welcoming entryway, dramatically larger dimmable windows, bigger bins and dynamic LED lighting. The airplane is configured with a luxurious business-class cabin, an overhead crew rest compartment and an economy class section.

Dates and locations for additional tour stops will be announced approximately one month in advance. At the stops, local media will have the opportunity to participate in tours of the airplane and discussions with Boeing executives and pilots.

For updates on the 787 Dream Tour, including videos, photos and reports from the tour stops, visit www.newairplane.com/787/dreamtour.

Contact:

Scott Lefeber

787 Communications 

+1 425-266-5824

Jay Krishnan

International Communications

+65 6883 9809

More information: http://www.newairplane.com/787/dreamtour

SOURCE Boeing