United First U.S. Airlines to Own Dreamliner

For the first time ever, there's a Dreamliner in the fleet of a U.S. airline.

That became official over the weekend, when United Airlines officially took ownership of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. United had previously shown off the jet during a public unveiling last month, but the aircraft was officially handed over to the airline until Saturday, September 22, 2012.

Next up for United's first Dreamliner is a delivery flight from Boeing Field in Seattle to United's hub at Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport, which will be the airline's main base and maintenance facility for its Dreamliner fleet.

"As the North American launch customer, we are delighted to be getting our first 787 Dreamliner," United CEO Jeff Smisek says in a release. "As we continue to build the world's leading airline, we are excited for our customers and co-workers to experience this game-changing aircraft."t during a public unveiling last month, but the aircraft was officially handed over to the airline until Saturday.

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