Qatar Airways and Boeing Launch Revolutionary Partnership for 210 Iconic Widebody Aircraft

Qatar Airways in collaboration with Boeing has announced that the airline will procure up to 210 widebody airplanes, setting new standards as the largest widebody purchase for Boeing, which encompasses the most extensive order for 787 Dreamliners and Qatar Airways’ most significant procurement thus far.

This deal, which also includes supplementary orders for Boeing’s advanced 777-9, is projected to generate roughly 400,000 job opportunities in the U.S. and will strategically position the renowned Middle Eastern airline for broader global growth.

The procurement incorporates:

• 130 787 Dreamliners, the long-distance, ultra-efficient widebody aircraft series that has attained a 25% improvement in fuel efficiency relative to older models, while offering exceptional comfort for passengers. Ten orders were earlier listed as unbranded.

• 30 777-9s, recognized as the largest twin-engine aircraft globally, designed to set new standards in efficiency by lowering fuel usage and emissions by 25% in relation to preceding aircraft, while enhancing the travel experience for passengers.

• Options for an additional 50 787 and 777X airplanes.

U.S. President Donald J. Trump and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, joined 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 to witness the signing of this historic order.

“We are elated to declare our agreement with Boeing and our joint endeavor in the most significant aircraft order in our history. A transformative next chapter for Qatar Airways as we invest in the cleanest, most advanced, and efficient fleet in global aviation. This allows us to satisfy the soaring demand in the airline sector as we connect travelers to the world more effectively than any other airline,” asserted Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. “Following two consecutive years of record-setting commercial achievements and this monumental Boeing aircraft order, we are not simply seeking scale; we are enhancing our capabilities, which will empower us to continually deliver our unrivaled offerings and customer satisfaction. We value our Boeing partners for their unwavering support and look forward to a future of sustained, intelligent growth together.”

“We are sincerely appreciative that Qatar Airways has executed this unprecedented order with Boeing, one that bolsters their future fleet featuring our premier widebody aircraft series at its heart,” stated Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Our team eagerly anticipates the chance to manufacture 787s and 777s for Qatar Airways in the coming decade, as they connect more individuals and businesses globally with unmatched efficiency and comfort.”

Qatar Airways presently operates over 150 Boeing aircraft, including 777 and 787 passenger jets along with 777 Freighters. With this acquisition, Qatar Airways will establish itself as the leading 787 Dreamliner operator in the Middle East.