Boeing 40-33, Airport Road, Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, 98204, United States
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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The Seattle Times[1][6] (15 Oct 1990) says 'The Boeing Co. today bagged a record $11 billion aircraft order from United Airlines and, because of it, will launch its long-proposed, new-model 777 jetliner'; Boeing's own 2019 alumni note says the program's launch was on Oct. 15, 1990. The board's formal ratification was expected on 29 October.On 15 October 1990 United Airlines placed firm orders for 34 Boeing 777s (plus 34 options) in a US$11 billion deal that also covered 30 747-400s, giving Boeing the launch customer it needed to proceed with the twin-engine 777.
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