Boeing Finalizes Aeroflot's Dreamliner Order

Russian air carrier ordered 22 of the aircraft for $3.6 billion.

Sep 5th, 2007
SEATTLE (AP) — Boeing Co. said Wednesday it finalized a $3.6 billion order with Russian carrier Aeroflot for 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
 
The value of the deal is based on list prices.
 
Aeroflot shareholder approval, which was granted Tuesday, was necessary for the order's finalization.
 
''The 787 will open new market opportunities as we further modernize our fleet and expand our international reach,'' Aeroflot General Director Valery Okulov said in a statement.
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