Boeing has made a historic agreement with Qatar Airways. This deal includes the sale of at least 210 planes, potentially valued at $96 billion. That day – May 14, 2025 – in Doha, Qatar, the firm had just closed a game-changing transaction. This agreement represents the biggest order of jets in the firm’s history. U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani both participated in the inaugural event. This represented an extraordinary moment for the aviation behemoth, particularly as it continues to deal with turbulence of its own.
Even after suffering under the widespread safety concerns and manufacturing defects of the last several years, Boeing has recently announced positive financial momentum. As the company tries to retake control of a backlog that’s more than $500 billion while cutting into its many years of losses, Boeing’s first-quarter earnings report revealed a 59% surge in aircraft deliveries. Prior to the pandemic, Uber was riding rather high, while tipping over a bit onto its side.
The contract signed with Qatar Airways includes joint development with GE Aerospace, a deal that shows a mutual drive in furthering operational capabilities through partnership. CEO Kelly Ortberg isn’t pessimistic about the company’s future. He thinks that this huge new order could help give ERC the stability in their operations that they need.
“It’s the largest order of jets in the history of Boeing” – Donald Trump
For Boeing, the past year has been a gauntlet of challenges, from a nearly two-month long machinist strike that disrupted production schedules to delaying passenger demand. These issues have led to widespread cost overruns, making the company’s recovery efforts all the more difficult. For Boeing, that recent surge in deliveries is heartening. Plus, the rich deal with Qatar Airways could prove to be a high-water point as the airline pilots through its own storms.
Beyond the figures, this agreement is deeply meaningful. Secondly it’s a huge shot in the arm that demonstrates a renewed confidence in Boeing’s products and services. With this latest step, Qatar Airways is sending a bold signal. This action underscores the need for more advanced aircraft and acknowledges Boeing’s ability to provide it – despite past failures.