Gulf Air to Acquire 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

TDT | Manama

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As part of Bahrain’s deepening commercial partnership with the United States, Gulf Air has finalised an agreement to purchase 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and 36 GE Aerospace engines, with the deal signed during the official visit of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Washington.

The order forms a key outcome of the investment-focused engagements led by HRH and was advanced by His Excellency Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company.

The agreement was signed by Khalid Hussain Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group, and Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, in the presence of H.E. Shaikh Salman and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick.

As Chairman of the Kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund, H.E. Shaikh Salman has played a central role in translating Bahrain’s long-term vision into high-impact investments.

His Excellency noted that the aircraft order aligns with the economic directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and reflects the maturity of Bahrain–U.S. ties.

The deal expands Gulf Air’s long-haul capabilities and supports its upcoming return to the North American market with direct flights to New York starting this October.