Arik Air Orders Two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals

WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 6, 2011 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Nigeria’s Arik Air today announced a deal for two 747-8 Intercontinental airplanes. The order is valued at $635 million at list prices and was previously attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s website.

Arik Air is Nigeria's fastest-growing privately owned airline operating a large fleet of Boeing Next-Generation 737s and serves more than 22 domestic, six regional and three long-haul routes. The airline plans to use the 747-8 on its key long-haul routes.

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