November 15, 2011

THERE'S ONLY ONE FIRST WORLD AIRCRAFT MAKER:

Boeing Secures Huge Dreamliner Orders from Gulf Airliners (Erik Pineda | November 14, 2011, IB Times)

"Our decision to order the 787-8 is part of Oman Air's long-term growth strategy to expand and modernize our fleet with newer, more fuel-efficient airplanes," the Oman Air CEO was quoted by The Associated Press as saying in a news release.

The new order came following Boeing's record deal over the weekend that saw another Gulf airliner, Dubai's Emirate, inking an $18 billion agreement with the American aircraft manufacturer that will soon pave the way for the delivery of 50 Boeing 777 in the immediate years ahead.

Posted by at November 15, 2011 6:24 AM
  

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