Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) are celebrating the delivery of the airline's first 777300ER (Extended Range). The latest addition to SWISS' fleet touched down in Zurich today following a nonstop 4,545 nautical miles (8,418 kilometers) delivery flight from Boeing's Everett Delivery Center in Everett, WA.

"The delivery of our first flagship marks a new era in Switzerland's aviation history,” said Harry Hohmeister, CEO of SWISS. “As of today our customers will enjoy a new dimension of air travel experience.”

The 777300ER is the new flagship of SWISS' longhaul fleet and is configured with 340 seats, eight in First Class, 62 in Business Class and 270 in Economy, with wireless internet connectivity throughout. SWISS' 777300ER will feature a totally redesigned cabin interior to enhance passenger comfort and will be initially deployed on the airline's service between ZurichNew York JFK. "We are honored that a carrier as prestigious as SWISS is now our newest Boeing 777 operator," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Ray Conner. "The 777300ER will provide SWISS' network with greatly improved efficiencies and it's a great source of pride for everyone at Boeing that the carrier will utilize this outstanding airplane as its flagship.