Lufthansa has received its first B787 Dreamliner, named after the German capital.

The German flag carrier’s maiden B787 arrived at Frankfurt airport last week, following a flight from Boeing’s facilities in Paine Field, Everett, Washington.

‘Berlin’ (aircraft registration D-ABPA) is the first of 32 B787s which Lufthansa will take delivery of between now and 2027.

The aircraft is due to be fitted with three cabins (Business, Premium Economy and Economy).

The aircraft will initially be used on domestic routes from October, with the first intercontinental destination set to be Toronto.

Jens Ritter, CEO of Lufthansa Airlines, commented: “With the Boeing 787, we are introducing another modern aircraft type that is one of the most fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft in our fleet. This will allow us to significantly further improve the average CO2 balance. This aircraft is sustainable and offers customers a premium flying experience”.

Boeing says that the aircraft uses 25% less fuel and creates 25% fewer emissions than the planes they replace, avoiding 125 billion pounds of carbon emissions since entering service in 2011.

Stan Deal, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, added: “Today’s delivery to the Lufthansa Group is a significant milestone for both companies as we resume European 787 deliveries and Lufthansa receives its first 787. I am delighted to see Lufthansa join a growing set of airlines worldwide operating the industry’s most capable twin-engine airplane”.

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