Qatar Airways Places Record Order for Boeing Dreamliners and GE Engines
Qatar Airways has completed the largest widebody aircraft purchase in its history, signing an agreement with Boeing for up to 210 aircraft, including 160 firm orders and 50 options. The transaction includes 130 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and 30 777-9 units, marking the largest Dreamliner order in the U.S. manufacturer's history.
Simultaneously, the airline signed the largest widebody engine acquisition in GE Aerospace's history, purchasing more than 400 engines, including 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx units, with additional options and spare parts. These engines will power the newly ordered Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft.
Both agreements were announced during former U.S. President Donald Trump's visit with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
According to the airline, the move aligns with its long-term growth strategy and the need for a modern, efficient fleet with lower emissions. "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," said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer Badr Mohammed Al-Meer.
"This is a critical next step for Qatar Airways as we invest in the cleanest, youngest, and most efficient fleet in global aviation," Al-Meer added. He also noted that after two consecutive years of record-breaking performance, "we're not simply chasing scale; we're building strength that will allow us to continue to deliver our unmatched products and customer experiences."
Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, stated they are "deeply honored that Qatar Airways has placed this record-breaking order with Boeing." She emphasized the efficiency and comfort of the 787 and 777 models.
Regarding the engines, H. Lawrence Culp Jr., CEO of GE Aerospace, described it as "the largest widebody engine deal in our history" and praised the airline relationship. "Our GE9X and GEnx engines are marvels of modern engineering, with the durability and reliability to power long-haul flights," he said.
Qatar Airways currently operates over 150 Boeing aircraft, including 777, 787, and 777 freighters. With this new purchase, the airline is set to become the largest Dreamliner operator in the Middle East, according to the company.
Qatar Airways' Aircraft Backlog
With this new order, Qatar Airways' pending aircraft deliveries from Boeing double, surpassing 200 aircraft.
According to data gathered by Aviacionline via Cirium Fleets Analyzer, Qatar Airways currently has in its backlog 60 Boeing 777-9, 34 777-8F, and 10 787-9 aircraft. Additionally, there are 50 options for the 777-9 and 16 for the 777-8.
The Qatari airline also has 50 A321neo and 18 A350-1000 aircraft pending delivery from Airbus.
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