SEATTLE, March 12, 2007 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] and Continental Airlines today announced an order for five 787-9 Dreamliners. This order, combined with the Houston-based airlines earlier announced orders, brings Continentals total firm 787 order to 25 aircraft. The airline also has contracted to convert 12 previously ordered 787-8 jetliners to the larger 787-9s.
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