SEATTLE (AFX) - Egypt's national carrier, EgyptAir, has exercised options for six new Boeing 737 passenger planes, doubling a previous order for the narrow-body jets, Boeing Co. said Sunday.
The Chicago-based aerospace manufacturer said EgyptAir's total order for 12 737-800s was worth $850 million at list prices, though airlines typically negotiate discounts on bulk orders.
Cairo's EgyptAir received its first 737-800 on Sunday and will begin taking delivery of the planes in its latest order in 2009, Boeing said.
EgyptAir placed its original order for six 737s with options for six more in August 2005. The airline offers 400 weekly flights from Cairo and several Egyptian cities, connecting to more than 66 destinations across Asia, Europe, Africa and North America.
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