Emirates order gives Boeing advantage at Farnborough airshow

0 Comments | AFP, July, 2006

FARNBOROUGH, England (AFP) — US plane maker Boeing extended its lead over European rival Airbus in the race to unveil new orders as they vied for supremacy at the Farnborough airshow.

Dubai's flagship carrier Emirates signalled its intention to purchase ten Boeing 747-8 cargo planes in a deal estimated to be worth 3.3 billion dollars (2.6 billion euros).

"The 10 747-8F aircraft, scheduled for delivery from 2010, will support Emirates' long-term growth plans by providing additional capacity and operational flexibility for its air cargo services," the airline said in a statement.

Boeing said it had also won two orders worth 306 million dollars for its long-haul 787 Dreamliner from Pegasus Aviation Finance Company, which leases aircraft.

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