Qatar Airways Orders 40 Boeing Aircraft; Signs LOI for 60 More

Qatar Airways has placed an order with Boeing for 30 B787-9 Dreamliners and 10 B777-300ERs, valued at US$11.7 billion at list prices.

The airline also signed a Letter of Intent for up to 60 B737 MAX 8s, valued at US$6.9 billion at list prices.

With this new order, Qatar Airways increases its firm order backlog of Boeing widebody airplanes from 65 to 105, including 60 777Xs.

"Qatar Airways, already one of the fastest growing airlines in the history of aviation, today announces a significant and historic aircraft order that will power our future growth for the years and the decades ahead," said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker. "Boeing has proven to be a valuable partner, and today's announcement is testament to our appreciation of the quality of their product and their dedication to providing world class customer service."

Qatar Airways' relationship with Boeing was renewed in 2006. Since then, there have been many milestones in the partnership. The airline was the first to operate the B787 in the Middle East and is a launch customer for the B777X. With the commitment for the B737 MAX 8, it would be the first Boeing single-aisle airplane model to join Qatar Airways' fleet in more than 15 years. 

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