British Airways completes Deal for Four Boeing 777-200ERs

British Airways has finalized an order with Boeing for four 777-200ER jetliners valued at more than $800 million at list prices. British Airways also secured options for four additional 777-200ERs.The airline plans to use the 777s to expand its long-haul fleet.

British Airways has a fleet of 43 Boeing 777s making it Europe's largest operator of the popular jetliner. "The Boeing 777 fitted our requirements and could easily be assimilated into the rest of our long-haul fleet," said Robert Boyle, commercial director, British Airways.

Environmental performance is a key factor in the 777's appeal for airlines and communities. When it entered service in 1995, the 777 represented a breakthrough in fuel and CO2 efficiency.

"The 777 was conceived with environmentally progressive technology in mind, and we keep improving it to keep it quiet and clean," said Bill Glover, managing director of Environmental Performance, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Environmental performance is a key consideration in all of our aircraft designs and the 777 is clearly a pioneer in that regard."

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