Qatar Signs for More Boeing 777-300ERs

Qatar Airways placed a firm order for a pair of Boeing 777-300ERs and signed a commitment for another seven on the opening day of the Paris Air Show. Boeing places the value of the nine airplanes at $2.8 billion, based on list prices. Also holding an outstanding order for seven 777s, Qatar Airways plans to increase the size of its present fleet of 35 Boeing 777s to 51.

General Electric GE90-115Bs power the 777-300ER. GE places the value of the engine commitment at $600 million.