Qatar’s deal to buy planes preserves 35,000 American jobs

The American company “Boeing” and Qatar Airways signed two agreements today, one of which provides for the sale of the Doha-owned company 34 777X freighters, in a deal valued at regarding $20 billion, according to what the White House announced, before a ceremony With the participation of US and Qatari officials.

The agreement guarantees Qatar Airways the right to purchase another 16 cargo planes of the same model.

The Qatari company also signed a letter of intent to purchase 25 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, out of regarding 50 that were ordered, with an estimated value of $6.7 billion, according to the White House.

The CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al-Baker, revealed that his company had submitted a temporary order to buy up to 50 Boeing 737 Max aircraft today, and also confirmed that a separate order had been submitted to purchase 34 Boeing 777X freighters, making the Qatari company the first buyer. for the future cargo plane.

Boeing said Qatar Airways’ order for cargo planes would maintain more than 35,000 American jobs, with an annual economic return of $2.6 billion.

This comes days following Airbus canceled an order for the same airline to buy the rival A321neo plane amid a dispute between the two companies.