Boeing has secured an order to sell 40 twin-aisle aircraft, including 30 787-9 Dreamliners and ten 777-300ERs, to Qatar Airways for $11.7bn at list prices.
Additionally, both the groups have signed a letter of intent for up to 60 737 MAX 8 jets, worth at $6.9bn at list prices.
The latest order has raised Qatar Airways’ firm order backlog of Boeing widebody aircraft from 65 to 105, including 60 777X planes.
Currently, the airline operates a fleet of 84 Boeing aircraft, including 787s and 777s.
Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker said: "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.
"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."
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By GlobalDataPreviously, Qatar Airways became the launch customer for the Boeing 777X plane.
Part of Boeing’s 787 family of aircraft, the 787-9 Dreamliner can accommodate 290 passengers.
The company is set to begin delivery of its new family of single-aisle airplanes, including 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8, 737 MAX 9 and 737 MAX 200, by next year.
In August, Mauritania Airlines placed an order for one next-generation 737-800 plane with Boeing.
The deal is valued at $96m at current list prices.
Image: A Qatar Airways aircraft. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.
