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Boeing's 787-10 Dreamliner. Boeing

U.S. planemaker Boeing has rolled out the first 787-10 Dreamliner built for Singapore Airlines.

Singapore Airlines is the launch customer for the 787-10 and has 30 of the type on firm order, Boeing said in a statement on its website.

The airline also signed a letter of intent in February to purchase 19 additional 787-10s, the statement said.

The airplane will now undergo the painting of the airline's livery and begin its system checks, fueling, and engine runs.

Singapore Airlines is due to take delivery of its first 787-10 in the first half of 2018 and will be operated on the airline's medium-haul routes.

The 787 Dreamliner family offers a modern, optimized and efficient airplane family in every market segment.

Since entering service in 2011, the 787 family has flown more than 190 million people on more than 560 unique routes around the world, saving an estimated 18 billion pounds of fuel.

Shares in the company were down 0.2 percent at S$10.08 on the Singapore Exchange. The stock has gained 4 percent so far this year.