The White House said Boeing and GE had received a commitment from Etihad Airways to invest $14.5 billion to buy 28 American-made Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft powered by GE engines

Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves said in April that Etihad planned to add 20 to 22 new planes in 2025. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The White House May 14 first announced the deal between Cincinnati-based GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE), the world’s largest aircraft engine manufacturer, and Qatar Airways, the seventh-largest airline in the world as of 2024 and among the fastest growing, according to Airways Magazine.

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced more than USD 200 billion in commercial agreements between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, including a USD 14.5 billion commitment by Etihad Airways to purchase American-made aircraft powered by GE engines.

President Donald Trump announced over $200 billion in deals between the US and UAE, including a $14.5 billion commitment by Etihad Airways to purchase American-made Boeing aircraft. This partnership aims to deepen aviation ties and bolster economic strategies,

Qatar Airways committed to acquiring as many as 210 widebody jets in a deal projected to be worth $96 billion, supporting over 150,000 jobs.