Austrian Airlines has incorporated a third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner into its fleet, registered as OE-LPG. The aircraft now operates under the Austrian flag and is set to begin regular service in June.
COO Stefan-Kenan Scheib stated that the airline is advancing its long-haul fleet renewal by adding nine more Boeing 787-9s to the three already in service, with all deliveries expected by 2028. This expansion will modernize the fleet previously reliant on Boeing 777s and 767s.
The initial Dreamliners arrived starting in mid-2024, with the first entering scheduled service that summer. Transferred from Lufthansa or Lufthansa Group orders, these aircraft reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% compared to the Boeing 767, using 2.5 liters per passenger per 100 kilometers. Features like adjustable lighting help mitigate jet lag.
By 2028, the long-haul fleet will grow from nine to twelve aircraft, harmonizing operations around the Boeing 787-9 alongside the Airbus A320 family for short- and medium-haul routes.