Boeing, ALAFCO sign for 10 additional 787s

July 10, 2007

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Boeing (NYSE: BA) and ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Company of Kuwait on 7 July signed a deal for the direct purchase of 10 787-8 Dreamliners. The deal was completed the day before the public premiere of Boeing's first 787 in Everett, Washington. Valued at USD1.62bn at list prices, the new purchase builds on an order for 12 787s ALAFCO announced in March 2007. First flight is scheduled for later this year followed by certification and first delivery in May 2008, the company added.

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