Qatar Airways is reportedly close to finalising a significant agreement to purchase approximately 100 widebody aircraft from Boeing. According to sources cited by Bloomberg News, the deal, which may also include an option for an additional 100 jets, is expected to be announced during US President Donald Trump’s upcoming visit to the Middle East.
The trip, scheduled to commence next week, will see President Trump make stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. It is anticipated that the visit will feature substantial investments in the aerospace and defence industries, with several major Middle Eastern airlines actively pursuing large-scale agreements ahead of the president’s arrival.
Neither Qatar Airways nor Boeing has provided an official comment on the potential order.
In April, Reuters reported that President Trump was preparing to offer Saudi Arabia an arms package valued at over $100 billion. The new aircraft order from Qatar Airways would mark another significant investment in the region’s aviation sector.
Qatar Airways, which has capitalised on a strong travel market by establishing Doha as a major international hub, is said to be finalising the details of the Boeing order. The deal is expected to further bolster the airline’s capacity to connect key global destinations.
The acquisition would not only enhance Qatar Airways’ long-haul capabilities but also strengthen its competitive position among other prominent Middle Eastern carriers.
–Reuters
