Posted by Skyler Frink
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 12, 2011. Boeing (NYSE: 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.
Valued at a combined $2.8 billion at current list prices, this order will make Etihad the world's largest airline customer of the 787-9. Etihad has a total of 41 787s on order.
The order also increases Etihad's current Boeing 777 backlog to 12 airplanes, which includes 10 previously ordered 777-300ERs (extended range). The Abu Dhabi-based airline's fleet currently includes eight Boeing 777-300ERs and one 777 Freighter.
Founded in 2003, Etihad Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world and currently operates scheduled flights to 84 passenger and cargo destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and North America.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has more than 800 orders from 58 customers around the world.
