Boeing secures $4.6 billion order from Gulf Air for up to 18 Dreamliners

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Boeing secures $4.6 billion order from Gulf Air for up to 18 Dreamliners

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Stephanie Pope President and CEO at Boeing Commercial Airplanes | Official Website

By Sky Industry News

Jul 24, 2025

Boeing and Gulf Air have reached an agreement for up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, valued at $4.6 billion according to list prices. The deal includes 12 firm orders for the Boeing 787-9 model, with options for an additional six aircraft. This move is expected to support Gulf Air's plans to expand its long-haul international network, including a return to New York JFK Airport in October.

The signing ceremony took place during the official visit of Bahrain's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to Washington, D.C. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope, and Gulf Air Group Chairman Khalid Taqi were also present.

The new aircraft will be equipped with GE Aerospace's GEnx engines, as Gulf Air shifts from the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 due to ongoing technical issues. Gulf Air has been a customer of Boeing since 1961 and currently operates a fleet of ten 787-9s.

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Khalid Taqi stated that the order would boost the airline's seat capacity by over 20% as part of its strategy to enhance its global reach. He emphasized that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been "an exceptional aircraft" for their operations.

In addition to the aircraft order, Boeing and Gulf Air signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities in Bahrain. This MOU aims to assess potential partnerships for localizing MRO operations in the country.

Gulf Air's relaunch of flights to New York JFK Airport marks its first service on this route since 1997. The airline will use its Boeing 787-9 fleet for this long-haul flight, capable of carrying up to 282 passengers across two cabin classes.