Very cool. I am glad that Iraq is finally able to start on this process of upgrading it’s air services. This will be very beneficial for future commerce and stability of Iraq. -Head Jundi
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Iraq orders 30 Boeing 737s, planning order for 10 Boeing 787s
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
SEATTLE — A Boeing spokesman in Seattle, Peter Conte (CON’-tee), says an order from Iraq for 30 Boeing 737-800s is worth $2.2 billion.
He says Boeing and Iraq are still finalizing an additional order for 10 new 787s.
Conte says this is one of the first steps in re-establishing Iraq’s scheduled commercial aviation operations.
Because of Boeing’s backlog of orders, Conte says the planes would not be delivered until the next decade.
At a ceremony today in Baghdad with Iraq’s Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and U.S., British and Canadian diplomats, Iraq also ordered 10 planes from Canada’s Bombardier (bom-BAR’-de-ay) to upgrade the Iraqi Airways fleet.
Here is a reason why Iraq will want new planes in a decade.
"BAGHDAD – Forget the rocket attacks, concrete blast walls and lack of a sewer system. Now try to imagine luxury hotels, a shopping center and even condos in the heart of Baghdad.
That's all part of a five-year development "dream list" — or what some dub an improbable fantasy — to transform the U.S.-protected Green Zone from a walled fortress into a centerpiece for Baghdad's future."
Comment by Doug — Monday, May 5, 2008 @ 12:17 PM