Boeing Statement on FedEx 777 Freighter Announcement Contained in 8K Filing

SEATTLE --- Boeing is proud that FedEx has decided to exercise options to purchase 15 additional Boeing 777 Freighters. The options are part of the carrier's original 15-airplane 777 Freighter order from 2006.>> Boeing will post the new airplanes to the Boeing Commercial Airplanes orders and deliveries Web site when all contingencies are removed.>> Before today's announcement, FedEx is the largest holder of firm orders for the 777 Freighter.>> -ends->