*The five 777 Freighters are worth $1.7bn at list prices

Boeing and Qatar Airways have signed a letter of intent to purchase five 777 Freighters, valued at $1.7bn at list prices. 
When the purchase is finalised, it will be posted to Boeing's ‘Orders and Deliveries’ website.
The letter of intent was signed during a ceremony attended by HE the Minister of Finance and Qatar Airways chairman Ali Sherif al-Emadi, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker, and Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Kevin McAllister.
“The addition of five 777 Freighters is a significant moment for our cargo division,” said al- Baker. 
“As the world’s third-largest cargo operator, Qatar Airways continues to invest in fleet expansion. This transaction will be a reinforcement of our confidence in Boeing to continue to deliver an outstanding product that meets our exacting standards. We expect no less than perfection, and we are confident that Boeing will continue to deliver that.”



A Qatar Airways freighter flies over Doha's West Bay. 

Qatar Airways currently operates a fleet of nearly 100 Boeing widebody airplanes and has about 100 more Boeing airplanes on order.
“We are proud of our long-standing partnership with Qatar Airways and we deeply appreciate their business and the positive impact on Boeing, our employees, suppliers and communities,” said McAllister. 
“We are honoured that one of the world’s leading international cargo carriers recognises the unmatched capabilities of the 777 Freighter and wants to buy more to lift their growing freight operations."
The 777 Freighter is capable of flying 4,900 nautical miles (9,070km) with a payload of 112 tons (102 metric tonnes or 102,000kg). 
The airplane's long range translates into significant savings as fewer stops mean lower landing fees, less congestion, lower cargo handling costs and shorter delivery times.
Boeing is the air cargo market leader, providing more than 90% of the dedicated freighter capacity around the world.
Qatar Airways Cargo serves more than 60 exclusive freighter destinations worldwide through its Doha hub and also delivers freight to more than 150 key business and leisure destinations globally with more than 200 aircraft. 
The Qatar Airways Cargo fleet includes eight Airbus A330 freighters, 13 Boeing 777 freighters and two Boeing 747-8 freighters. 
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