Boeing and the Government of Iraq have announced an order for 30 Boeing 737-800 commercial airplanes, the first step in re-establishing that country's scheduled commercial aviation operations. Iraq has also contracted options for 10 additional 737s. In addition, Iraq and Boeing are finalizing an agr...
Asiana Airlines, South Korea's second-biggest carrier, said it plans to spend $438 million to buy two Boeing 777-200ER planes, to be delivered by 2013. The company, which is increasing long-haul routes, said in December that it plans to add 20 aircraft by the end of 2012.