Russian flag carrier Aeroflot has been named as the previously unidentified customer in Boeing's order books for six 777-300ERs and two 777-200ERs.
Aeroflot says the aircraft will enable it to take advantage of growth opportunities provided by the 2014 Sochi Olympic Games and the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Delivery dates and engine choice have not been disclosed.
Aeroflot is scheduled to begin taking delivery of 22 Boeing 787s in 2016.
Source: Air Transport Intelligence news
Emirates Airline remains resolutely focused on premium passengers, having taken a “diametrically opposite” view to many of its rivals as the industry emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic, says the carrier’s president Sir Tim Clark.
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