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Boeing Awarded $962.5M Air Force Contract

The Boeing Co. has received a $962.5 million contract to build five C-17 aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, the Defense Department said Monday.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Boeing Co. has received a $962.5 million contract to build five C-17 aircraft for the U.S. Air Force, the Defense Department said Monday.

So far, $471.6 million has been set aside for the contract, the department said.

Boeing shares slipped 47 cents to $77.30 in aftermarket trading. The shares fell $1.26 to $77.77 during the regular session.