Qatar confirms $13.5bn Boeing order

Qatar Airways yesterday confirmed its $13.5 billion order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners and Boeing 777 aircraft – and announced five additional orders for the freighter version of the 777.
The long-expected but unconfirmed deal for 27 777s and 30 787s, with options for 35 more, was finally formalised at the show yesterday afternoon. The firm orders are worth $13.5 billion and all the aircraft will be powered by GE engines.
The 787 deal comprises 30 firm orders for the -8 model for delivery from mid-2010, plus 30 options, powered by GEnx engines. The airline has the option to switch to the larger -9 and proposed -10 variant.
12/11/07 Flight Daily News/Flight International

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