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Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Qatar Airways makes historic deal with largest 787 Dreamliner order
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Boeing's South Carolina facility will produce the largest order of its exclusively made 787 Dreamliner thanks to a historic deal with Qatar Airways. The deal reached Wednesday is a $96 billion agreement that will see Qatar acquire 210 American-made widebody Boeing planes – 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777X. This order will support nearly 400,000 jobs across the US. President Donald Trump and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, met with Boeing President and CEO Kelly Ortberg, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope, and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer met to confirm the agreement by signing an order. Currently, Qatar operates over 150 Boeing planes, and once the order is complete, it will become the largest 787 operator in the Middle East. 'We are deeply honored that Qatar Airways has placed this record-breaking order with Boeing, one that solidifies their future fleet with our market-leading widebody airplane family at its center,' said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. 'Our team is looking forward to building 787s and 777s for Qatar Airways into the next decade as they connect more people and businesses worldwide with unmatched efficiency and comfort.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Qatar Tribune
15-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Airways makes historic deals; signs agreement for up to 210 Boeing aircraft
Tribune News Network DOHA Qatar Airways announced that the carrier has placed the largest aircraft order in its history with manufacturing partner Boeing [NYSE: BA]. As part of its strategic fleet growth plan, the landmark order includes up to 210 Boeing widebody jets – 160 firm and 50 option – which is the largest widebody order and the largest 787 Dreamliner order in the American aerospace company's history. Qatar Airways has also signed an agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) for more than 400 engines, including 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx engines, with additional options and spares, to power its next-generation Boeing 777-9 and Boeing 787 aircraft – the largest widebody engine purchase in the history of GE Aerospace. An industry leader, Qatar Airways has been named World's Best Airline by Skytrax for an unprecedented eight times, and is further investing in its fleet as part of its long-term growth strategy. Qatar Airways' historic Boeing widebody order Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer said: 'We are happy to announce our agreement with Boeing and our partnership in the largest widebody aircraft order in Boeing's history and the biggest aircraft order in our history. This is a critical next step for Qatar Airways on our path as we invest in the cleanest, youngest and most efficient fleet in global aviation. This is so we can meet the strong demand in the airline as we seamlessly connect passengers to the world better than anyone.' He continued: 'After two consecutive years of record-breaking commercial performance and with this historic Boeing aircraft order – we're not simply chasing scale; we're building strength that will allow us to continue to deliver our unmatched products and customer experiences. We thank our partners at Boeing for answering the call and look forward to a future of continued smart growth together.' The order includes: 130 787 Dreamliners, the long-range, ultra-efficient widebody airplane family that has delivered a 25% fuel-use improvement and superior comfort for passengers. 30 777-9s, the world's largest twin-engine airplane that is designed to set new standards in efficiency by reducing fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces, while elevating the passenger flight experience. Options for an additional 50 787 and 777X airplanes. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Stephanie Pope, said: 'We are deeply honoured that Qatar Airways has placed this record-breaking order with Boeing, one that solidifies their future fleet with our market-leading widebody airplane family at its centre. Our team is looking forward to building 787s and 777s for Qatar Airways into the next decade as they connect more people and businesses around the world with unmatched efficiency and comfort.' Qatar Airways currently operates more than 150 Boeing airplanes, including 777 and 787 passenger jets and 777 Freighters. With this new purchase, Qatar Airways will become the largest Dreamliner operator in the Middle East. Qatar Airways' largest widebody engine deal in GE Aerospace history The new GE Aerospace agreements solidify the company's commitment to Qatar's thriving aviation industry and build on the previous order for 188 GE9X engines, bringing the total to 248 engines. The addition of GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 fleet supplements their existing 124 engine order, further strengthening the national carrier's commitment to efficiency and performance. The two deals also include service agreements to cover the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the GEnx and GE9X engines. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: 'Our latest agreement with GE Aerospace reflects our confidence in the performance of the GE9X and GEnx engines to power our fleet of Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft. 'These next-generation engines are critical components in our strategy to ensure our fleet remains modern and efficient. Qatar Airways has ambitious plans for the future, and we value our continued partnership with GE Aerospace and their commitment to supporting our operational needs.' GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO, H Lawrence Culp, Jr, said: 'We are extremely honoured to deepen our relationship with Qatar Airways and grateful to them for placing their trust in us with our largest ever widebody engine deal. Our widebody engines – the GE9X and GEnx – are marvels of modern engineering, with the durability and reliability to power flight across the longest distances. We appreciate President Trump's support for this historic agreement.' Qatar Airways has one of the most modern fleets in the industry and these historic orders with Boeing and GE Aerospace will solidify that leadership for years to come.
The Star
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Boeing, Qatar Airways announce order for up to 210 widebody airplanes
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14 (Xinhua) -- Qatar Airways and Boeing on Wednesday announced the carrier will purchase up to 210 widebody jets, which sets new records as the largest widebody order for Boeing. The order includes 130 787 Dreamliners, 30 777-9s, and options for an additional 50 787 and 777X airplanes. "We are happy to announce our agreement with Boeing and our partnership in the largest aircraft order in our history," said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. "We are deeply honored that Qatar Airways has placed this record-breaking order with Boeing, one that solidifies their future fleet with our market-leading widebody airplane family at its center," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Boeing gets largest ever order of SC-made planes during Trump's Qatar visit
A trio of Boeing 787 Dreamliner planes fly in the sky. (Photo courtesy of Boeing) A $96 billion deal with Qatar Airways will give Boeing its largest order ever for South Carolina-made planes, the White House announced Wednesday. The order of up to 210 jumbo jets is part of an estimated $1.2 trillion economic trade deal between the U.S. and Qatar agreed to while President Donald Trump is visiting the country, according to a White House fact sheet. The agreement is for 130 of the 787 Dreamliners made in Charleston County and 30 of the 777 planes built in Washington state, with an option for an additional 50 planes of some combination of the two, according to a Boeing news release. The order breaks three records for Boeing, the company said: It is the largest ever for its 'widebody jets,' generally meaning jets with two aisles that can carry lots of passengers on long flights. It is the largest for the 787 Dreamliners made in North Charleston. And it is Qatar Airways' largest-ever order. Boeing employs about 8,200 people in South Carolina, most of them in Charleston County. 'We are deeply honored that Qatar Airways has placed this record-breaking order with Boeing, one that solidifies their future fleet with our market-leading widebody airplane family at its center,' Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said in the release. The purchase will make Qatar Airways the largest operator of 787 Dreamliners in the Middle East. The airline already operates more than 150 Boeing airplanes, including 777 and 787 passenger jets and 777 Freighters, according to Boeing. Since 2014, Qatar Airways has ordered 94 777X planes and 30 Dreamliners, according to data from Boeing. The aircraft will be powered by engines from GE Aerospace. Producing and delivering the planes will support 154,000 domestic jobs annually and more than a million positions over the course of production, according to the White House. Deals like the Boeing agreement will help 'drive innovation and prosperity for generations, bolster American manufacturing and technological leadership, and put America on the path to a new Golden Age,' the White House said. The company's CEO Kelley Ortberg joined President Donald Trump and other officials in Doha for the announcement. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham emphasized that this was Boeing's largest ever widebody and 787 order, dubbing the deal a 'game changer' for the company and South Carolina. 'Qatar Airways' purchase will ensure the Charleston plant has work for many years to come and it is a validation of the work product coming from the Charleston Boeing facility,' Graham said in a statement. 'The Boeing workforce in South Carolina has a lot to be proud of – they consistently work hard and provide great airplanes.'
Qatar Tribune
14-05-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar Airways announces largest aircraft order in its history with manufacturing partner Boeing
DOHA: Qatar Airways announced that the carrier has placed the largest aircraft order in its history with manufacturing partner Boeing [NYSE: BA]. As part of its strategic fleet growth plan, the landmark order includes up to 210 Boeing widebody jets – 160 firm and 50 option – which is the largest widebody order and the largest 787 Dreamliner order in the American aerospace company's history. Qatar Airways has also signed an agreement GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) for more than 400 engines, including 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx engines, with additional options and spares, to power its next-generation Boeing 777-9 and Boeing 787 aircraft – the largest widebody engine purchase in the history of GE Aerospace. An industry leader, Qatar Airways has been named World's Best Airline by Skytrax for an unprecedented eight times, and is further investing in its fleet as part of its long-term growth strategy. Qatar Airways' historic Boeing widebody order Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer said: 'We are happy to announce our agreement with Boeing and our partnership in the largest widebody aircraft order in Boeing's history and the biggest aircraft order in our history. This is a critical next step for Qatar Airways on our path as we invest in the cleanest, youngest and most efficient fleet in global aviation. This is so we can meet the strong demand in the airline as we seamlessly connect passengers to the world better than anyone.' He continued: 'After two consecutive years of record-breaking commercial performance and with this historic Boeing aircraft order – we're not simply chasing scale; we're building strength that will allow us to continue to deliver our unmatched products and customer experiences. We thank our partners at Boeing for answering the call and look forward to a future of continued smart growth together.' The order includes: 130 787 Dreamliners , the long-range, ultra-efficient widebody airplane family that has delivered a 25% fuel-use improvement and superior comfort for passengers. 30 777-9s , the world's largest twin-engine airplane that is designed to set new standards in efficiency by reducing fuel use and emissions by 25% compared to the airplanes it replaces, while elevating the passenger flight experience. Options for an additional 50 787 and 777X airplanes. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Stephanie Pope, said: 'We are deeply honoured that Qatar Airways has placed this record-breaking order with Boeing, one that solidifies their future fleet with our market-leading widebody airplane family at its centre. Our team is looking forward to building 787s and 777s for Qatar Airways into the next decade as they connect more people and businesses around the world with unmatched efficiency and comfort.' Qatar Airways currently operates more than 150 Boeing airplanes, including 777 and 787 passenger jets and 777 Freighters. With this new purchase, Qatar Airways will become the largest Dreamliner operator in the Middle East. Qatar Airways' largest widebody engine deal in GE Aerospace history The new GE Aerospace agreements solidify the company's commitment to Qatar's thriving aviation industry and build on the previous order for 188 GE9X engines, bringing the total to 248 engines. The addition of GEnx engines for the Boeing 787 fleet supplements their existing 124 engine order, further strengthening the national carrier's commitment to efficiency and performance. The two deals also include service agreements to cover the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the GEnx and GE9X engines. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Eng Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: 'Our latest agreement with GE Aerospace reflects our confidence in the performance of the GE9X and GEnx engines to power our fleet of Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft. These next-generation engines are critical components in our strategy to ensure our fleet remains modern and efficient. Qatar Airways has ambitious plans for the future, and we value our continued partnership with GE Aerospace and their commitment to supporting our operational needs.' GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO, H Lawrence Culp, Jr, said: 'We are extremely honoured to deepen our relationship with Qatar Airways and grateful to them for placing their trust in us with our largest ever widebody engine deal. Our widebody engines – the GE9X and GEnx – are marvels of modern engineering, with the durability and reliability to power flight across the longest distances. We appreciate President Trump's support for this historic agreement.' Qatar Airways has one of the most modern fleets in the industry and these historic orders with Boeing and GE Aerospace will solidify that leadership for years to come.
