US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Trkiye and Bangladesh will purchase 111 Boeing aircraft, with options for an additional 50 planes. The deals are worth tens of billions of dollars and are expected to boost US exports and support tens of thousands of American jobs. Trump made the announcement on his Truth Social platform, highlighting the economic impact of the purchases. The deals are seen as a major boost to US exports and American manufacturing jobs.

According to Trump, the aircraft purchases followed support from US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and the Department of Commerce. The US President said that the market is recognizing that companies can become stronger by manufacturing in the United States, exporting American-made products, and supporting domestic workers. He congratulated Boeing and its workforce on the deal. The announcement was made on September 24, 2026.

The deal with Bangladesh includes an order for 11 additional Boeing aircraft, taking the country's planned Boeing orders to 25 jets. This was confirmed by Boeing and Biman Bangladesh Airlines. Earlier in April, the two sides signed a $3.7 billion deal for 14 Boeing aircraft, including 10 Dreamliners and four 737 MAX 8 jets, with deliveries scheduled between 2031 and 2035.

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent Christensen confirmed the purchase in a Facebook post, describing it as another "win-win" for US-Bangladesh relations. The deals are seen as a significant development in the aviation industry and a major boost to the US economy. The purchases are expected to support tens of thousands of American jobs and boost US exports.

The announcement came as Bangladesh seeks closer trade ties with the US amid concerns over tariffs on its exports. The country's national carrier, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, is expanding its fleet with the purchase of additional Boeing aircraft. The deal is expected to strengthen trade relations between the US and Bangladesh.

Boeing is a major player in the global aviation industry, and the deals with Trkiye and Bangladesh are a significant boost to the company's sales. The company has a strong presence in the US and is a major employer in the country. The deals are expected to have a positive impact on the US economy.

The purchases by Trkiye and Bangladesh are part of a larger trend of increasing demand for Boeing aircraft. The company has seen a surge in orders in recent months, driven by demand from airlines and governments around the world. The deals with Trkiye and Bangladesh are a significant development in this trend.

Key points

  • Trkiye and Bangladesh will purchase 111 Boeing aircraft with options for 50 more.
  • The deals are worth tens of billions of dollars and are expected to boost US exports and support tens of thousands of American jobs.
  • The purchases are seen as a major boost to US exports and American manufacturing jobs.

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