Qatar Airways Places the Largest-Ever Order for Boeing and GE Aerospace
Qatar Airways' Historic Order from Boeing
On May 14, 2025, Qatar Airways announced the largest agreement in its history. As part of its strategic development plan, the Qatari airline placed an order for 210 Boeing widebody aircraft – 160 under the main contract and 50 as options – making it the largest widebody order ever, as well as the largest Dreamliner deal in the American manufacturer's history. The order includes 130 787 Dreamliners and 30 777-9 aircraft, along with options for an additional 50 Boeing 787 and 777-9 aircraft.
Agreement with GE Aerospace
Qatar Airways also signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for over 400 engines, including 60 GE9X and 260 GEnx engines, with additional options and spare parts to power the new Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft – marking the largest widebody engine purchase in GE Aerospace's history.
Fleet Investment
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said:
“We are pleased to announce our agreement with Boeing and our partnership on the largest widebody aircraft order in Boeing’s history and the biggest aircraft order in our history. This is a key step in our plan to invest in the cleanest, youngest, and most efficient fleet in global aviation. This will allow us to meet growing demand and connect passengers to destinations around the world even better.”
The largest Dreamliner order in history
The placed order includes:
130 787 Dreamliners – long-range, ultra-efficient widebody aircraft that deliver 25% less fuel consumption and exceptional passenger comfort;
30 777-9 aircraft – the world’s largest twin-engine jets, setting new efficiency standards with 25% lower fuel use and emissions compared to previous models;
Options for 50 additional 787 and 777X aircraft.
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Stephanie Pope, said: “We are honored that Qatar Airways placed this record-breaking order with Boeing, strengthening their future fleet around our leading widebody aircraft family. Our Boeing team is excited to build 787 and 777 jets for Qatar Airways in the years ahead, connecting more people and businesses around the world with unmatched efficiency and comfort.”
Qatar Airways Fleet
Qatar Airways currently operates over 150 Boeing aircraft, including 777 and 787 passenger jets and 777 freighters. With this new order, the airline will become the largest Dreamliner operator in the Middle East.
GE Aerospace’s Largest Widebody Engine Deal in History
The new agreements with GE Aerospace reinforce the company’s commitment to the growth of Qatar’s aviation sector and expand the previous order for 188 GE9X engines to a total of 248. The addition of GEnx engines for the 787 fleet complements the existing order of 124 engines, further strengthening the airline’s commitment to performance and efficiency. Both deals also include service agreements covering maintenance, repair, and overhaul of the GEnx and GE9X engines.
Eng. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Group CEO of Qatar Airways, said: “Our latest agreement with GE Aerospace reflects our confidence in the performance of the GE9X and GEnx engines, which will power our fleet of Boeing 777-9 and 787 aircraft. These next-generation engines are key components in our strategy to maintain a modern and efficient fleet. Qatar Airways has ambitious plans for the future, and we value our continued partnership with GE Aerospace and their commitment to supporting our operational needs.”
GE Aerospace Chairman and CEO, H. Lawrence Culp Jr., added: “We are truly honored to deepen our relationship with Qatar Airways and grateful for their trust in our largest ever widebody engine deal. Our GE9X and GEnx engines are marvels of modern engineering, designed for reliable flight over the longest distances. We thank President Trump for his support of this historic agreement.”
Qatar Airways operates one of the most modern fleets in the industry, and these historic orders with Boeing and GE Aerospace will further cement their leadership for years to come.