Tue, May 06, 2008
Planemaker Will Also Help Rebuild Country's
Av-Infrastructure
Boeing and the Government of Iraq
announced Monday an order for 30 Boeing 737-800s, the first step in
re-establishing the war-torn country's scheduled commercial
aviation operations. Iraq has also contracted options for 10
additional 737s.
Valued at $2.2 billion at current list prices, the order was
previously accounted for on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries Web
site attributed to an unidentified customer.
In addition, Iraq and Boeing are finalizing an agreement for 10
Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which will allow an Iraqi national airline
to provide longer-range commercial service. The 787s will be added
to Boeing's order book when the contract is completed.
"Today marks a new beginning for Iraq," Minister of Finance
Bager M. Jabor Al Zubaidy said during a signing ceremony that was
also attended by Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and Boeing
Commercial Airplanes President and Chief Executive Officer Scott
Carson. "We are very comfortable with our selection of Boeing
airplanes as the basis of our fleet renewal and pleased to count
Boeing as a trusted partner in supporting our reconstructive
efforts."
In recent months, Boeing and Iraqi officials have discussed how
Boeing can assist with the reconstruction of Iraq's aviation
infrastructure and preparation for delivery and operation of new
airplanes.
Boeing will offer advice and expertise in areas such as the
planning and development of airport infrastructure throughout Iraq;
helping train aviation sector personnel; aiding in the selection
and acquisition of airline support equipment; and arranging for
cost-effective maintenance and service solutions for used aircraft
obtained prior to new airplane deliveries.
"Today is truly a milestone event for Boeing and for Iraq,"
Carson said. "The operational characteristics of the Boeing
Next-Generation 737 and 787 Dreamliner are unbeatable and, as we
work together in support of Iraq's plan to build a national
carrier, we envision the day when a modern and efficient fleet of
airplanes will directly support Iraq's economic development and
growth."
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