Boeing, GECAS Finalize Order for 747-8 Freighters and 777-300ERs; List-Price Value $2.9B

Boeing

and GE Capital Aviation Services, the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric

, have finalized a firm order for two 747-8 Freighters and eight 777-300ERs (extended range) airplanes. The order marks the completion of an agreement originally announced during the Paris Air Show in June. At list prices, the order is valued at $2.9 billion.