Qatar Airways has ordered 160 Boeing twin-aisle jets, including 130 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 30 Boeing 777X planes. The deal, worth $96 billion, was announced during former President Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf region. This order is one of the largest in Boeing’s history and gives a significant boost to both Boeing and its engine supplier, GE Aerospace.
The agreement includes firm orders for 160 planes with options for an additional 50 aircraft. Boeing’s shares rose by 0.6 percent in New York following the announcement, while GE Aerospace stock increased by 0.7 percent. The deal involves 400 GE engines, marking the largest order ever for GE Aerospace. Qatar Airways chose GE’s GEnx engines for the 787 jets instead of Rolls-Royce engines, which power Airbus A350s that have had maintenance issues in hot climates like the Gulf.
The Boeing 777X jets are still in development, with deliveries expected to start in 2026, six years later than originally planned. Qatar Airways already has orders for 94 777X planes, while Emirates holds 205 orders. Both airlines were among the first to order the 777X when Boeing launched the program in 2013.
Boeing’s current order book shows 521 orders for the 777X and 828 for the 787 as of April 30, 2025. This deal not only supports Boeing and GE Aerospace but also strengthens economic ties between the United States and Gulf countries. It is expected to support many jobs in aerospace manufacturing and shows confidence in Boeing’s products despite delays in delivery.
