Boeing’s sales momentum for the year continued as the Trump administration announced new agreements for 37 aircraft with three Central Asian nations. The deals with Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan add to the hundreds of orders the U.S. manufacturer has already won this year, many of which were part of larger trade agreements.
The Commerce Department unveiled the 37-plane deal at the C5+1 Summit in Washington, a 10th-anniversary diplomatic meeting. This strategic announcement highlights the administration’s policy of using high-level diplomacy to champion U.S. manufacturing.
The orders represent a major fleet upgrade for the region. Kazakhstan’s Air Astana is committing to 15 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Tajikistan’s Somon Air is set for a 14-plane mixed fleet of 787s and 737 MAXs. Uzbekistan Airways is also expanding its long-haul fleet with eight more 787s.
These new planes are not just replacements; they are strategic assets. Boeing noted that Air Astana’s new 787s will enable the carrier to launch its first-ever services to North America, a significant milestone made possible by the aircraft’s range and efficiency.
This deal fits a well-established pattern for the administration, where new Boeing jets feature prominently in trade negotiations. While this 37-plane deal is a solid win, the industry remains focused on a potential 500-jet mega-deal with China, which is still under negotiation.