Boeing and Airbus on Wednesday issued dueling announcements about new customers for their respective next-generation large freighter programs.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) said that Western Global Airlines has placed a firm order for two of the manufacturer’s new 777-8 freighters. Airbus said Etihad Airways signed a letter of intent for seven of its all-new A350 widebody freighters and that Singapore Airlines had locked in a tentative order for seven A350 cargo jets.
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