SEATTLE, March 28, 2007 -- The Boeing Company and Avianca Airlines, Colombias flagship air carrier, today announced the airline has ordered 10 787s, making it the first South American carrier to order the 787 and marking the largest 787 order to date for Latin America. The order, worth approximately $ 1.5 billion at list prices, was previously credited to an unidentified customer on Boeings Orders and Deliveries Web site. Todays order also includes purchase rights for an additional 10 787s.
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Contact: Randy Harrison, Boeing Commercial Airplanes Communications, 206 766 2919