Thai Airways International orders Six 777-200ER's

Boeing today confirmed that Thai Airways International (THAI) placed a previously unidentified order for six 777-200ER  airplanes, valued at approximately US$1.1 billion at list prices.

The order, booked during last year's fourth quarter, was listed in the unidentified category on Boeing's orders and deliveries website.

"THAI was a launch customer for the Boeing 777 program and has been operating that airplane, the best in its class, from the very beginning," said THAI President Kanok Abhiradee. "We're purchasing 777-200ERs for our long-haul routes primarily because of the 777's exceptional reliability, economics, and efficiency."

Deliveries will begin in August 2006 and continue into October 2007. The airplanes will feature a tri-class configuration and be powered by Rolls-Royce Trent-892B engines.

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