The Boeing Company Receives $1.8 Billion Order from Japan Air-WSJ

2005 Feb 4 12:00 AM

The Wall Street Journal reported that Japan Airlines has agreed to buy 30 Boeing 737NG jetliners from The Boeing Company, in a deal that could be valued at as much as $1.8 billion. The carrier said it aims to complete a purchase agreement this spring. Japan Airlines said it plans to take options on 10 more of the jets. Separately, Buraq Air said it has agreed to purchase as many as six of the Company's 737-800 jetliners in a transaction valued at about $360 million at list prices. The airline said the deal initially involves three jets, with options for three more.