US Boeing Company and Pakistan International Airlines announced a firm order for five 777-300ER (extended range) airplanes. Valued at nearly $1.5 billion at list prices, the order also includes purchase rights to Pakistan International Airlines for five additional 777-300ERs, Boeing said in a statement. \"With passenger traffic in our region accelerating, the new 777-300ER airplanes will continue to deliver the highest standards of technology and passenger comfort to our customers,\" said Managing Director of Pakistan International Airlines Capt. Nadeem Yousufzai. For his part, Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Russia and Central Asia at the Boeing Company Marty Bentrott said \"We are proud that Pakistan International Airlines is a special Boeing customer that continues to invest and trust in the industry-leading capabilities of the 777 family of airplanes.\"