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Boeing intends to sell as many as eighteen 787 Dreamliner jets to Gulf Air.  Boeing plans to sell up to 18 of its 787 Dreamliner jets to Gulf Air.

The jet maker said Thursday it has agreed to sell 12 of the jets, with options for six more.

The deal is part of Gulf Air’s aim to further expand its international network across markets in Asia, Europe and the U.S., the Bahrain-based airline said.

Once finalized, the deal will bring Gulf Air’s order book to 14 of the wide-body jets.

The airline currently has 10 of the airplanes in service, which have been key for long-haul flights, it said.

The companies didn’t disclose the terms or price of the deal.

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