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Etihad places orders for 45 Boeing Aircraft
Farnborough - July 16 (WAM) - Etihad Airways announced yesterday firm orders for 45 Boeing aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow in the UK.
The list price for the order is more than US$9 billion. EtihadAirways' Chairman HE Dr Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan and Etihad Chief Executive James Hogan announced the order.
The Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed contracts for: 35 B787 aircraft, the engine type is subject to further discussions and 10 B777-300ER aircraft, powered by GE90 engines.
There are also options for a further 25 Boeing 787s and 10 Boeing 777s. In addition, Etihad Airways has agreed purchase rights for a further 10 Boeing 787s and five Boeing 777s. Aircraft deliveries will begin in 2011 and be completed in 2020.
Hogan said "The size of our order also mirrors the rising prominence of the Middle East and its increasing emergence as a new focal point of global aviation. The Gulf is also a natural air bridge between East and West offering the fastest air links for travellers and freight forwarders." He noted that a key selection criterion in the deal has been the environmental performance of the aircraft.
"The new generation Boeing aircraft we have ordered are amongst the most fuel efficient and will help maintain Etihad's fleet as one of the youngest and greenest in the sky."Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney said: "We count Etihad as an outstanding, world-class customer, and congratulate the airline on its remarkable growth.
Boeing's commitment to provide the world's most fuel efficient airplanes is clearly demonstrated by both the 777 and 787, and we know Etihad will benefit from the reliability and efficiency these airplanes bring to twin-aisle operations."
The list price for the order is more than US$9 billion. EtihadAirways' Chairman HE Dr Sheikh Ahmed bin Saif Al Nahyan and Etihad Chief Executive James Hogan announced the order.
The Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the United Arab Emirates has signed contracts for: 35 B787 aircraft, the engine type is subject to further discussions and 10 B777-300ER aircraft, powered by GE90 engines.
There are also options for a further 25 Boeing 787s and 10 Boeing 777s. In addition, Etihad Airways has agreed purchase rights for a further 10 Boeing 787s and five Boeing 777s. Aircraft deliveries will begin in 2011 and be completed in 2020.
Hogan said "The size of our order also mirrors the rising prominence of the Middle East and its increasing emergence as a new focal point of global aviation. The Gulf is also a natural air bridge between East and West offering the fastest air links for travellers and freight forwarders." He noted that a key selection criterion in the deal has been the environmental performance of the aircraft.
"The new generation Boeing aircraft we have ordered are amongst the most fuel efficient and will help maintain Etihad's fleet as one of the youngest and greenest in the sky."Boeing Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jim McNerney said: "We count Etihad as an outstanding, world-class customer, and congratulate the airline on its remarkable growth.
Boeing's commitment to provide the world's most fuel efficient airplanes is clearly demonstrated by both the 777 and 787, and we know Etihad will benefit from the reliability and efficiency these airplanes bring to twin-aisle operations."
