During a visit to Doha, US President Donald Trump announced that Qatar Airways placed a “record” order for 160 planes from Boeing, which the White House noted is the largest ever for wide-body jets. The agreement, valued at $96 billion, involves up to 210 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft powered by GE Aerospace engines, although the actual delivery may take at least five years due to industry backlogs. This order marks a significant win for new Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg amid ongoing challenges in the aerospace sector, including supply chain issues and safety concerns.
