Korean Air Takes Delivery of First Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner

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 Korean Air has taken delivery of its first
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner.

The largest model in the 787 Dreamliner
series, the 787-10 has a fuselage that spans 68.3 meters,
approximately five meters longer than the 787-9.

Whilst the increased length enables the 787-10 to
carry 15% more passengers and cargo, it also reduces range. The maximum range of the 787-10 is 11,175
kilometers, which is approximately 1,400 kilometers shorter than
the 787-9.

The 787-10 is equipped with advanced GEnx-1B74/75
engines from General Electric, the same model as on the Boeing 787-9. The engine
nacelles feature chevron nozzles, notable for their zigzag
pattern, that significantly reduce noise from engine exhaust.

The wingtips are raked to improve takeoff and climb performance
as well as fuel
efficiency.

Korean Air’s 787-10 aircraft is configured with a
total of 325 seats, including 36 Prestige Class seats and 289
economy class seats.

The newly introduced Prestige Class seats – Prestige Suites 2.0
– prioritize passenger
privacy with each seat functioning as a virtually independent
space. The seats fully recline to a flat
180 degrees, transforming into a bed, and the seat length
has been extended to 78 inches (about 198 cm), with a seat pitch
of 46 inches (117 cm) and a seat width of 21 inches (53 cm).

Additional convenience is provided by expanded
personal space next to the armrest, featuring a table for cups and
small personal items, a personal storage compartment, a wireless
phone charger, dual 220V/110V outlets, and two high-speed USB-C
ports.

Economy class seats are configured in a 3-3-3
layout with seats offering a recline of
up to 120 degrees with headrests adjustable in multiple directions
for optimal comfort. The seat pitch is 32 inches (81 cm) and the
seat width is 17.2 inches (44 cm).

High-resolution monitors supporting 4K resolution
offer an enhanced inflight entertainment experience in both
classes. Prestige Class passengers can enjoy 24-inch (60 cm)
monitors with Bluetooth audio support, whilst Economy Class seats
feature 13-inch (33 cm) monitors, approximately 2 inches (5 cm)
larger than those on other models. Inflight Wi-Fi service is also
available.

Korean Air plans to utilize the 787-10 on key
trunk routes, initially on
short-haul routes to stabilize operations, before being deployed
on long-haul routes such as Seoul Incheon – Vancouver and on
other high-demand routes, including those to the western United
States and Europe.

The aircraft’s inaugural flight will take off on
25 July when Korean Air flies the plane from Seoul Incheon (ICN)
to Tokyo Narita (NRT).

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