Qatar’s mega Boeing order is here: Qatar’s flagship carrier has inked a USD 96 bn agreement to acquire 160 jets from US manufacturer Boeing, with an option to add 50 more aircraft, according to a statement. The order — dubbed as the largest in the company’s history — is comprised of widebody long-hauler models — about 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777-9s. The add-on option is earmarked for 787 and 777x models.

We’ve been expecting this: Qatar Airways was set to take the lead by finalizing a mega order of Boeing-made widebody jets, but initial reports put the size of the order at just 100 jets.

In context: This is the second Boeing order to be announced during Trump’s Gulf visit, with expectations for more orders to emerge during his time in the UAE today, including from Emirates and flydubai. The rush to Boeing — despite the company’s supply chains and delivery struggles — could be viewed as a tool for regional players to ramp up their fortunes with Trump amid the US’ aggressive tariffs policy.

ICYMI- PIF placed an order for 20 Boeing 737-8 jets for its aviation leasing firm AviLease, with an option for 10 more. The White House fact sheet put the total value of the purchases at USD 4.8 bn.

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