[210714.EN.AIR] Qatar Airways Signs Order For 100 Boeing 777-9Xs With Options On 50

QATAR Airways and Boeing have finalised an order for 100 aircraft - fifty 77-9Xs, and an intent to buy fifty more, which if exercised would amount to US$40 billion at list prices.

Qatar Airways also announced its intent to order four 777 Freighters and options for four more, with a combined value of $3 billion at list prices.

"Qatar Airways continuously builds upon its fleet programme, and this announcement demonstrates our investment in quality equipment," said Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker.

Said Boeing commercial airplanes CEO Ray Conner: "Qatar Airways took delivery of its first 777 a few short years ago, and we are honoured to see this partnership continue to grow and strengthen."

Source : HKSG.