According to the U.S. government, the arabian airline Qatar Airways wants to buy up to 210 aircraft from Boeing. The White home reported that the value of the 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft agreement was $96 billion. This is the largest order for wide-hull Boeing aircraft in history.
Companies signed the agreement during the visit of the president of the United States Donald Trump Qatar. The current CEO of Boeing, Kelly Ortberg (65) Initially Trump estimated the amount at $200 billion, nevertheless the White home gave the amount of $96 billion. Initially, the details of the agreement were not clear. Boeing cited a government statement.
Boeing has been in a crisis for years and has late left its European rival Airbus. transportation of the first 777X household aircraft to replace the current 777 models is scheduled for next year. improvement work lasted respective years, and Boeing had already collected orders for respective 100 aircraft of this type.
Trump has been traveling in the Gulf region since Tuesday and has been accompanied by many business leaders during his first halt in Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia has announced billions of dollars worth of investment in the US, and has besides agreed to buy large-scale weapons with the American side.
Before travelling Trump had to defend himself against criticism as he wanted to buy a luxury jet from Qatar, the Gulf Emirate, and usage Air Force 1 as his presidential aircraft. On Wednesday there was talk of disappointment, of vile behaviour and even of "catching" .
The White home sees no conflict of interest as the Boeing 747-8 aircraft is to be considered a "gift" to the Pentagon.
