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Key Points
- Qatar Airways announced an order of up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft, marking the largest such order in Boeing’s history.
- The $96 billion deal, announced by the White House, is projected to support over one million U.S. jobs throughout production and delivery.
- The agreement comes after a legal dispute and settlement between Qatar Airways and Airbus and may face supply chain difficulties due to geopolitical tensions and increased defense spending.
Summary
Qatar Airways has placed a record-setting order for up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft, including 787 Dreamliners and 777X models, in a deal valued at $96 billion and announced during a U.S. presidential Middle East tour. The order, which is expected to support over a million U.S. jobs, signals a major commitment to Boeing following a contentious legal dispute with Airbus. However, industry experts, including former Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, warn that ongoing supply chain pressures and rising global tensions could complicate the aircraft delivery process.
