Gulf Air to Add Up to 18 New Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Its Fleet
Bahrain’s flag carrier Gulf Air will add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, boosting its international network. Boeing says the deal supports 30,000 U.S. jobs.
Gulf Air will expand its widebody fleet with up to 18 new Boeing 787 Dreamliners as part of a strategy to strengthen its long-haul network. The deal includes 12 firm aircraft orders and options for six more, potentially raising the airline’s 787 fleet to 20 units.
The Bahraini carrier currently operates 10 Dreamliners in service and will bring its firm order book to 14, incorporating two previously placed orders. The signing took place in Washington, attended by Bahraini and U.S. officials alongside executives from Boeing and Gulf Air.
"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.
He emphasized the performance and reliability of the aircraft: "The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has proven to be an exceptional aircraft for our long-haul operations," adding that "this new order reflects our confidence in its performance, passenger appeal and contribution to our sustainability goals." He concluded, "We are proud to deepen our partnership with Boeing and reaffirm our commitment to positioning Bahrain as a key global aviation hub."
From Boeing’s side, Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, expressed: "We are excited to build on our more than 60-year partnership with Gulf Air as we deliver the market-leading 787 Dreamliner." She said the purchase "demonstrates Gulf Air's commitment to new technology and sustainable development, reinforcing Bahrain's position in the aviation sector."
According to the company, its long-haul fleet composed entirely of this aircraft type will enable expanded operations in Asia, Europe, and the United States, helping to position Bahrain as a global aviation hub—a market already facing strong competition from Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi, as well as the increasingly influential Riyadh.
Its fleet of Boeing 787s is complemented on short- and medium-haul routes by 8 A320s, 7 A320neos, 4 A321s, and 14 A321neos.
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