Trump announces $14.5 billion Etihad order for 28 Boeing planes with GE engines
- On May 16, 2025, US President Donald Trump revealed agreements exceeding $200 billion between America and the UAE, featuring Etihad Airways' $14.5 billion purchase of Boeing aircraft.
- These agreements followed ongoing efforts to strengthen the commercial aviation partnership between the two countries and included commitments by Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Etihad Airways.
- Etihad Airways has agreed to purchase 28 new American-made Boeing planes, including the 787 and the upcoming 777X models equipped with GE engines, as part of its efforts to grow its fleet and contribute to Abu Dhabi's economic diversification goals.
- Etihad CEO Antonoaldo Neves announced the airline’s intention to increase its fleet by acquiring between 20 and 22 aircraft in 2025, with a goal of expanding the total number of planes to over 170 by the year 2030.
- The White House said the investment deepens the long-standing aviation partnership, fuels American manufacturing, and drives exports between the US and UAE.
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Trump Secures $14.5 Billion Boeing Deal with Etihad
President Donald Trump announced a $14.5 billion deal on May 15, 2025, involving Etihad Airways, Boeing, and GE Aerospace, as stated by the White House. This agreement, part of $200 billion in U.S.-UAE pacts, boosts American manufacturing. It centers on Etihad’s purchase of 28 Boeing aircraft. Etihad Airways commits $14.5 billion to buy 28 Boeing […]
Trump announces Etihad strikes $14.5 billion deal with Boeing, GE
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a major $14.5 billion aviation commitment between Etihad Airways, Boeing, and GE Aerospace as part of over $200 billion in trade deals between the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). According to a White House statement, Etihad Airways has agreed to purchase 28 US-made Boeing aircraft – including the next-generation Boeing 787 and 777X models – powered by GE engines. The move is seen …
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