CHICAGO (dpa-AFX) - Boeing (BA) and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced an order for 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and two Boeing 777 Freighters, which is valued at a combined $2.8 billion at current list prices. Etihad has a total of 41 787s on order.
Also, the order increases Etihad's current Boeing 777 backlog to 12 airplanes, including 10 previously ordered 777-300ERs extended range. The Abu Dhabi-based airline's fleet currently includes eight Boeing 777-300ERs and one 777 Freighter. The Boeing 787 Dreamliner is an all-new commercial jetliner that brings new efficiencies to airlines and delivers superior comfort to passengers.
Etihad Airways Chief Executive, James Hogan noted, 'Both the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and the 777 Freighter offer highly attractive operating economics and will facilitate our global expansion plans by allowing us to transport passengers and cargo into new global markets from our hub in Abu Dhabi.'
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