787 tally hits 490 after deal for 15 jets

The Boeing Co. posted requests for another 15 of its 787s from an undisclosed customer on its orders Web site Thursday, bringing the Dreamliner's lifetime order tally to 490. Boeing added a total of 46 new orders this week, including previously announced orders for Continental Airlines and Aviation Lease and Finance Co. On Thursday, the plane maker announced a deal with Philippine Airlines for two Boeing 777-300 Extended Range jets. Additionally, Boeing listed requests for six 747s and six 777s from undisclosed customers in its weekly update. The company has won 112 orders for the year. Its stock increased 1.18 percent Thursday to close at $91.04.

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Way to go Boeing! The worlds best selling airplane before launch gets even more orders!