Boeing and Qatar Airways Announce Historic Order for up to 210 Widebody Airplanes
Qatar Airways has placed a historic order with Boeing [NYSE: BA] for up to 210 widebody aircraft, marking Boeing's largest-ever widebody order. The deal includes 130 787 Dreamliners, 30 777-9s, and options for an additional 50 aircraft. This record-breaking purchase will support approximately 400,000 U.S. jobs and positions Qatar Airways for international expansion.
The 787 Dreamliners offer 25% improved fuel efficiency compared to predecessors, while the 777-9s, being the world's largest twin-engine aircraft, promise similar fuel use and emissions reductions. Qatar Airways currently operates over 150 Boeing aircraft and will become the Middle East's largest 787 Dreamliner operator through this purchase.
Qatar Airways ha effettuato un ordine storico con Boeing [NYSE: BA] per un massimo di 210 aeromobili widebody, segnando il più grande ordine widebody mai ricevuto da Boeing. L'accordo comprende 130 Dreamliner 787, 30 777-9 e opzioni per ulteriori 50 aeromobili. Questo acquisto record sosterrà circa 400.000 posti di lavoro negli Stati Uniti e posiziona Qatar Airways per un'espansione internazionale.
I Dreamliner 787 offrono un miglioramento del 25% nell'efficienza del carburante rispetto ai modelli precedenti, mentre i 777-9, essendo i più grandi aerei bimotore al mondo, garantiscono riduzioni simili nei consumi di carburante e nelle emissioni. Attualmente Qatar Airways opera oltre 150 aeromobili Boeing e, con questo acquisto, diventerà il più grande operatore di 787 Dreamliner in Medio Oriente.
Qatar Airways ha realizado un pedido histórico a Boeing [NYSE: BA] de hasta 210 aviones de fuselaje ancho, marcando el mayor pedido de este tipo en la historia de Boeing. El acuerdo incluye 130 Dreamliners 787, 30 777-9 y opciones para 50 aviones adicionales. Esta compra récord apoyará aproximadamente 400,000 empleos en EE.UU. y posiciona a Qatar Airways para una expansión internacional.
Los Dreamliners 787 ofrecen un 25% más de eficiencia en combustible en comparación con sus predecesores, mientras que los 777-9, siendo los aviones bimotor más grandes del mundo, prometen reducciones similares en consumo de combustible y emisiones. Actualmente, Qatar Airways opera más de 150 aviones Boeing y con esta compra se convertirá en el mayor operador de 787 Dreamliner en Oriente Medio.
카타르 항공은 보잉 [NYSE: BA]과 최대 210대의 광동체 항공기 주문을 체결하며 보잉 역사상 최대 광동체 주문을 기록했습니다. 이번 계약에는 130대의 787 드림라이너, 30대의 777-9 및 추가 50대에 대한 옵션이 포함되어 있습니다. 이 기록적인 구매는 약 40만 명의 미국 내 일자리를 지원하며 카타르 항공의 국제적 확장을 견인할 것입니다.
787 드림라이너는 이전 모델 대비 연료 효율이 25% 향상되었으며, 세계 최대의 쌍발기인 777-9는 유사한 연료 소비 및 배출 감소를 약속합니다. 현재 카타르 항공은 150대 이상의 보잉 항공기를 운영 중이며 이번 구매를 통해 중동 지역에서 가장 큰 787 드림라이너 운영사가 될 예정입니다.
Qatar Airways a passé une commande historique auprès de Boeing [NYSE: BA] pour jusqu'à 210 avions gros-porteurs, marquant la plus grande commande de gros-porteurs jamais passée par Boeing. L'accord comprend 130 Dreamliners 787, 30 777-9 et des options pour 50 avions supplémentaires. Cet achat record soutiendra environ 400 000 emplois aux États-Unis et positionne Qatar Airways pour une expansion internationale.
Les Dreamliners 787 offrent une amélioration de 25 % de l'efficacité énergétique par rapport à leurs prédécesseurs, tandis que les 777-9, étant les plus grands avions bimoteurs au monde, promettent des réductions similaires de consommation de carburant et d'émissions. Qatar Airways exploite actuellement plus de 150 avions Boeing et deviendra, grâce à cet achat, le plus grand opérateur de 787 Dreamliner au Moyen-Orient.
Qatar Airways hat eine historische Bestellung bei Boeing [NYSE: BA] für bis zu 210 Großraumflugzeuge aufgegeben, was die größte Großraumflugzeugbestellung in der Geschichte von Boeing darstellt. Der Deal umfasst 130 787 Dreamliner, 30 777-9 sowie Optionen für weitere 50 Flugzeuge. Dieser rekordverdächtige Kauf wird etwa 400.000 Arbeitsplätze in den USA unterstützen und positioniert Qatar Airways für eine internationale Expansion.
Die 787 Dreamliner bieten eine um 25 % verbesserte Treibstoffeffizienz im Vergleich zu ihren Vorgängern, während die 777-9, als weltweit größte zweimotorige Flugzeuge, ähnliche Einsparungen bei Treibstoffverbrauch und Emissionen versprechen. Qatar Airways betreibt derzeit über 150 Boeing-Flugzeuge und wird durch diesen Kauf der größte Betreiber von 787 Dreamlinern im Nahen Osten.
- Record-breaking order: Largest widebody order in Boeing's history
- Supports approximately 400,000 U.S. jobs
- 25% fuel efficiency improvement for both 787 and 777-9 aircraft
- Strengthens Boeing's market position in the Middle East
- Long-term revenue stream through aircraft deliveries extending into the next decade
- Significant production capacity commitment required to fulfill large order
- Extended delivery timeline spanning into the next decade
- Large financial commitment and potential execution risks
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Historic Qatar Airways order significantly boosts Boeing's backlog with 160 firm orders worth $40-60 billion, securing long-term revenue and production stability.
This landmark deal represents an extraordinary win for Boeing in the widebody market, with Qatar Airways committing to purchase up to 210 aircraft – 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777-9s, plus options for 50 additional planes. The scale is remarkable: it's simultaneously Boeing's largest-ever widebody order, the largest-ever 787 order, and Qatar Airways' largest aircraft purchase.
The economic impact is substantial. While the exact financial terms aren't disclosed, widebody deals of this magnitude typically range between
For context, this single order represents approximately
From a manufacturing perspective, this order secures production stability for Boeing's widebody facilities in Washington state well into the 2030s. The company estimates this will support approximately 400,000 American jobs throughout Boeing's extensive supply chain.
For Qatar Airways, this fleet expansion signals extraordinary growth ambitions, positioning the carrier to challenge rivals Emirates and Etihad in the battle for global long-haul market share. The fuel efficiency advantages of these aircraft – both models deliver
The high-profile nature of the signing ceremony, attended by both the U.S. President and Qatar's Amir, underscores the geopolitical significance of aerospace deals in strengthening diplomatic and trade relationships between the United States and Qatar.
The order includes:
- 130 787 Dreamliners, the long-range, ultra-efficient widebody airplane family that has delivered a
25% fuel-use improvement compared to airplanes it replaces and superior comfort for passengers. Ten orders were previously booked as unidentified. - 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.
"We are happy to announce our agreement with Boeing and our partnership in the largest aircraft order in our history. 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 so we can meet the strong demand in the airline as we seamlessly connect passengers to the world better than anyone," said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. "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 Boeing partners for answering the call and look forward to a future of continued smart growth together."
"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 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 purchase, Qatar Airways will become the largest 787 Dreamliner operator in the
About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the 'World's Best Airline' for the unprecedented eighth time at the 2024 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organization, Skytrax. Qatar Airways has been the World's Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, 'World's Best Business Class', 'World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge', and 'Best Airline in the
Qatar Airways was the first Airline in the
Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its
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