
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.