[June 19, 2013] Boeing, Qatar Airways ink deal for 9 777-300ERs Tweet Jun 19, 2013 (AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION via COMTEX) -- US airframer Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways said at the 2013 Paris Air Show that they have inked agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing Commercial Airplanes orders and deliveries website, plus a commitment for an additional seven airplanes. Boeing said that the total value of the agreement is USD 2.8bn at current list prices. The Doha-based airline currently operates 35 Boeing passenger and cargo 777s of various types, including 22 777-300ERs, nine 777-200LR (Longer Range) airplanes and four 777 Freighters. The two firm airplanes give Qatar Airways a backlog of nine Boeing 777s. When the additional seven become firm, the backlog will rise to 16. Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of 125 aircraft to 128 key business and leisure destinations across Europe, theMiddle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and The Americas. Find out more at www.boeing.com. Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected] [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]