Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"Qatar Airways took delivery of its first 777 a few short years ago, and we are honored to see this partnership continue to grow and strengthen. Today signifies a new chapter in our relationship with Qatar Airways' endorsement of the 777X, as well as their ongoing confidence in the value of the 777 Freighter. These orders validate the market-leading role that the 777 and now the 777X will continue to play in the Middle East's passenger and cargo market."

Source: Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner. Qatar Airways and Boeing announced a deal for 50 777X airplanes at Farnborough.

FMI: www.boeing.com