Avianca confirms that it will operate the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft as its only widebody aircraft type for long haul flights, supporting the airline’s current and future route and capacity needs and driving efficiency and profitability with a reduced environmental footprint.

“One of Avianca’s strategic objectives is simplifying its fleet while increasing efficiency; selecting the 787-8 as the airline’s single aircraft type for long-haul flights is an important step towards this goal. Thanks to open and constructive dialogues with Boeing, Rolls-Royce, lessors and financial institutions, we are proud to be able to confirm that we will continue to fly the Dreamliner, an exceptional aircraft that given its capabilities, features, efficiency, and comfort is the best solution for our company and our customers. We expect to retain our lie-flat business class seats, targeting our loyal business customers, while redesigning the rest of the cabin with latest-generation seats over the next 18 months.” said Rohit Philip, Chief Financial Officer of Avianca.