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The German low-fare carrier has also secured 10 options and 15 purchase rights for additional 787s, but it has not announced an engine supplier for the twin-aisle, long-haul aircraft.
According to Boeing, the 787 Dreamliner uses 20 per cent less fuel per passenger than similarly sized aircraft, and its interior features bigger windows and more storage space.
A total of 47 customers have ordered 677 787s from Boeing, and delivery of the Dreamliner is scheduled to begin next year.
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