Boeing and Qatar Airways Announce Historic Order for up to 210 Widebody Airplanes

Core Points - Qatar Airways has announced a record-breaking order for up to 210 widebody jets from Boeing, marking the largest widebody order in Boeing's history and Qatar Airways' largest-ever order [1][5] - The order includes 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777-9s, with options for an additional 50 aircraft [7] - This purchase is expected to support approximately 400,000 jobs in the U.S. and facilitate Qatar Airways' international expansion [1] Company Overview - Qatar Airways is a multiple award-winning airline, recognized as the 'World's Best Airline' for the eighth time in 2024, and has also won awards for 'World's Best Business Class' and 'Best Airline in the Middle East' [6] - The airline operates more than 150 Boeing airplanes, including 777 and 787 models, and will become the largest 787 Dreamliner operator in the Middle East with this new order [5][7] Environmental Commitment - Qatar Airways was the first airline in the Middle East to achieve the highest level of IATA's Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) program, demonstrating its commitment to environmental management [8] - The new aircraft order includes models designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions by 25% compared to previous aircraft [7] Operational Reach - Qatar Airways currently serves over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, which has been recognized as the 'World's Best Airport' multiple times [9]