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Boeing inks deal for 175 next generation 737s

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Boeing announced Tuesday morning, the signing of a deal with Ryanair for 175 Next-Generation 737-800s.

According to a press release from Boeing, the deal will be worth $15.6 billion.

"This agreement is an amazing testament to the value that the Next-Generation 737 brings to Ryanair," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President & CEO Ray Conner. "We are pleased that the Next-Generation 737, as the most efficient, most reliable large single-aisle airplane flying today, has been and will continue to be the cornerstone of the Ryanair fleet."

Ryanair is a low-cost European carrier.

Ryanair's CEO, and Conner will hold a joint press conference this morning in New York.

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