The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) and Air New Zealand have signed a definitive agreementfor the purchase of four Boeing 777-300ERs (Extended Range) and options for three additional 777-300ERs.

The company said the four new aircraft have an estimated value of USD1.1bn at Boeing list prices and are powered by General Electric GE90-115BL engines.

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