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Benzinga
Benzinga
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Adam Eckert

HISTORICAL FACTS: Why boeing shares are taking off today | History Defined

Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) is trading higher Tuesday after the company launched its 777-8 Freighter and recently announced an order for up to 50 aircraft from Qatar Airways. 

Qatar Airways will be the 777-8 Freighter launch customer. Qatar placed a firm order for 34 jets and has options for 16 additional jets. The total purchase could be worth more than $20 billion, representing the largest freighter commitment in Boeing history by value. 

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