Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet
Boeing (NYSE: BA) has secured a significant agreement with Gulf Air for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets, with options for six additional aircraft. The deal, once finalized, will expand Gulf Air's total firm order book to 14 Dreamliners and support 30,000 U.S. jobs.
Gulf Air currently operates 10 787 aircraft serving over 50 destinations. The Dreamliner, known for its fuel efficiency and passenger comfort features, has established over 425 new nonstop routes globally and transported more than 1 billion passengers since 2011. This agreement builds on Boeing's 60-year partnership with Gulf Air, which has received 37 Boeing aircraft since acquiring its first DC-3 in 1961.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) ha siglato un importante accordo con Gulf Air per l'acquisto di 12 aerei 787 Dreamliner, con opzioni per ulteriori sei velivoli. Una volta finalizzato, l'accordo porterà a 14 Dreamliner il totale degli ordini confermati di Gulf Air e sosterrà 30.000 posti di lavoro negli Stati Uniti.
Attualmente Gulf Air opera con 10 aeromobili 787 che servono oltre 50 destinazioni. Il Dreamliner, noto per la sua efficienza nei consumi e il comfort offerto ai passeggeri, ha inaugurato più di 425 nuove rotte dirette a livello globale e ha trasportato oltre 1 miliardo di passeggeri dal 2011. Questo accordo rafforza la partnership di 60 anni tra Boeing e Gulf Air, che ha ricevuto 37 aerei Boeing dal primo DC-3 acquisito nel 1961.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) ha asegurado un acuerdo significativo con Gulf Air para la compra de 12 aviones 787 Dreamliner, con opciones para seis aeronaves adicionales. Una vez finalizado, el acuerdo ampliará el libro de pedidos firmes de Gulf Air a 14 Dreamliners y apoyará 30,000 empleos en EE.UU.
Gulf Air opera actualmente 10 aviones 787 que cubren más de 50 destinos. El Dreamliner, conocido por su eficiencia en combustible y comodidad para los pasajeros, ha establecido más de 425 nuevas rutas directas a nivel mundial y ha transportado a más de 1.000 millones de pasajeros desde 2011. Este acuerdo fortalece la alianza de 60 años entre Boeing y Gulf Air, que ha recibido 37 aviones Boeing desde que adquirió su primer DC-3 en 1961.
보잉 (NYSE: BA)는 걸프항공과 12대의 787 드림라이너 항공기 구매 계약을 체결했으며, 추가로 6대의 옵션도 포함되어 있습니다. 이 계약이 확정되면 걸프항공의 확정 주문 총량은 14대의 드림라이너로 늘어나며, 미국 내 30,000개의 일자리를 지원하게 됩니다.
걸프항공은 현재 10대의 787 항공기를 운항하며 50개 이상의 목적지를 연결하고 있습니다. 드림라이너는 연료 효율성과 승객 편의성으로 유명하며, 2011년 이후 전 세계적으로 425개 이상의 새로운 직항 노선을 개설하고 10억 명 이상의 승객을 수송했습니다. 이번 계약은 1961년 첫 DC-3 항공기를 도입한 이후 60년간 이어온 보잉과 걸프항공의 파트너십을 더욱 공고히 합니다.
Boeing (NYSE : BA) a conclu un accord important avec Gulf Air pour l'achat de 12 avions 787 Dreamliner, avec des options pour six appareils supplémentaires. Une fois finalisé, cet accord portera à 14 le nombre total de Dreamliners commandés fermement par Gulf Air et soutiendra 30 000 emplois aux États-Unis.
Gulf Air exploite actuellement 10 appareils 787 desservant plus de 50 destinations. Le Dreamliner, reconnu pour son efficacité énergétique et le confort offert aux passagers, a inauguré plus de 425 nouvelles liaisons directes dans le monde et transporté plus d'un milliard de passagers depuis 2011. Cet accord renforce le partenariat de 60 ans entre Boeing et Gulf Air, qui a reçu 37 avions Boeing depuis l'acquisition de son premier DC-3 en 1961.
Boeing (NYSE: BA) hat eine bedeutende Vereinbarung mit Gulf Air über den Kauf von 12 787 Dreamliner-Flugzeugen getroffen, mit Optionen für sechs weitere Flugzeuge. Nach Abschluss der Vereinbarung wird Gulf Airs Gesamtzahl der festen Bestellungen auf 14 Dreamliner steigen und 30.000 Arbeitsplätze in den USA unterstützen.
Gulf Air betreibt derzeit 10 787-Flugzeuge, die über 50 Ziele bedienen. Der Dreamliner, bekannt für seine Treibstoffeffizienz und den Komfort für Passagiere, hat weltweit über 425 neue Nonstop-Strecken eröffnet und seit 2011 mehr als 1 Milliarde Passagiere befördert. Diese Vereinbarung baut auf der 60-jährigen Partnerschaft zwischen Boeing und Gulf Air auf, die seit dem ersten DC-3 im Jahr 1961 insgesamt 37 Boeing-Flugzeuge erhalten hat.
- Agreement for 12 firm 787 Dreamliner orders plus 6 options strengthens Boeing's order book
- Deal will support 30,000 U.S. jobs
- Expands long-term partnership with Gulf Air spanning over 60 years
- Reinforces 787 Dreamliner's market position with over 1 billion passengers carried globally
- Order is not yet finalized and remains subject to completion
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Boeing secures significant 787 Dreamliner order from Gulf Air, strengthening its commercial position despite ongoing manufacturing challenges.
This agreement with Gulf Air for 12 firm 787 Dreamliner orders plus six options represents a meaningful win for Boeing's commercial aircraft division. The deal will increase Gulf Air's 787 fleet from 10 to at least 22 aircraft, making the Dreamliner the backbone of the carrier's long-haul strategy. For Boeing, this order reinforces market confidence in the 787 program despite the company's broader manufacturing challenges.
The economic impact is substantial—Boeing notes the order will support approximately
From Gulf Air's perspective, this represents a major fleet modernization initiative. The carrier currently operates 10 787s serving over 50 destinations, and this expansion signals its ambition to strengthen Bahrain's position as a global aviation hub competing with nearby Gulf carriers. The 787's fuel efficiency and passenger experience improvements make it well-suited for Gulf Air's network expansion goals across Asia, Europe, and North America.
The timing is particularly valuable for Boeing as it works to rebuild its order book and production stability. While not among Boeing's largest single orders, securing 12-18 widebody commitments in the current market environment demonstrates the 787's continued commercial appeal despite increasing competition from Airbus's A350 family.
"This agreement marks a transformative step in Gulf Air's strategic growth journey as we expand our global footprint and modernize our fleet with one of the industry's most advanced and efficient aircraft," said Khalid Taqi, chairman of Gulf Air Group. "The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has proven to be an exceptional aircraft for our long-haul operations, and this new order reflects our confidence in its performance, passenger appeal and contribution to our sustainability goals. We are proud to deepen our partnership with Boeing and reaffirm our commitment to positioning
The 787 Dreamliner, recognized for its fuel efficiency, range and passenger experience, already serves as the backbone of Gulf Air's long-haul operations connecting over 50 destinations. With 10 787 airplanes in service, the airline is well-positioned to grow its network, serving new and existing markets across
"We are excited to build on our more than 60-year partnership with Gulf Air as we deliver the market-leading 787 Dreamliner to help the airline serve more passengers and connect more destinations," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This investment in the 787 Dreamliner demonstrates Gulf Air's commitment to new technology and sustainable development, reinforcing
The 787 Dreamliner family has transformed global air travel by opening over 425 new nonstop routes and carrying more than 1 billion passengers worldwide since its commercial introduction in 2011. As Gulf Air's flagship airplane, the 787 features the largest windows of any widebody jet, air that is less dry and pressurized at a lower cabin altitude for greater comfort, and technology that senses and counters turbulence for a smoother ride.
From its first DC-3 in 1961, Gulf Air has taken delivery of 37 Boeing airplanes, including the 787 jets currently in its fleet.
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