Uzbekistan signed a deal with Boeing to purchase 22 Dreamliner aircraft. The $8.5 billion deal is the single-largest order in Uzbekistan Airways’ history.
“The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family has proven to be the cornerstone of our long-haul operations,” said Uzbekistan Airways Chairman Shukhrat Khudaikulov. “With this new contract, we are further strengthening both our airline’s and our nation’s position as a leading aviation hub in Central Asia, while providing our passengers with greater global connectivity. This step reaffirms our ambitions and strategic commitment to sustainable growth.”
Boeing’s Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Brad McMullen, said the aircraft will “help Uzbekistan Airways expand into new markets, connecting more travelers to their rich culture.”
President Donald Trump congratulated Uzbekistan on its deal with Boeing. “Earlier this month I spoke with the Highly Respected President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev,” he wrote on Truth Social, hailing the development as a “GREAT Deal with Boeing!”
“Worth over $8 Billion Dollars, Uzbekistan Airways is purchasing 22,787 Dreamliners. This will create over 35,000 jobs in the United States,” Trump wrote. “President Mirziyoyev is a man of his word, and we will continue to work together on many more items! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt called the deal “yet another win for American workers,” as the purchase is expected to support nearly 35,000 U.S. jobs.
Earlier this year, Uzbekistan entered into a “landmark” agreement with the United States to take more than 100 illegal immigrants. The agreement “underscores the deep security cooperation between our nations and sets a standard for U.S. alliances,” the Department of Homeland Security said at the time.
