The aircraft is being leased from New York-based leasing company MG Aviation.
A further 30 are on order and will be used to launch new routes across North America, South America and South-East Asia.
A further 100 Boeing 737 MAX, 100 Airbus A320neo and 34 Boeing 737-800s are all on the order books.
Chief executive Bjørn Kjos said: “This marks our continued commitment to the company’s global expansion ensuring travellers across that world access to high quality flights at a low fare.
“The delivery of Norwegian’s first 787-9 marks our continued commitment to the company’s global expansion ensuring travellers across the world access to high quality flights at a low fare.
“The 787-9 will give Norwegian unrivalled operational advantages, large improvements in fuel efficiency and much lower costs.”
The Swedish actress Greta Garbo adorns the tail of the aircraft. Its first commercial flight will commence on February 27, from Oslo to Orlando and the aircraft will operate routes to and from Gatwick.
