13 DEC: Etihad Airways said yesterday that it is buying 10 more of Boeing’s new 787-9 planes, making it the largest airline customer for that version of the much-hyped carbon fibre jet.
The Middle East carrier has also signed up for two Boeing 777 cargo planes as part of the deal.
The order is worth a combined $2.8 billion at list prices.
Etihad now has orders for 41 787s, along with options for 25 more.
Boeing has heavily marketed the 787, which it calls the Dreamliner, as more comfortable for passengers and 20% more fuel-efficient than similar aircraft.
The plane is made of ultra-lightweight materials and initially comes in two models - the 787-8 and the longer 787-9.
