President Donald Trump has secured deals worth over $200 billion between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, with a significant commitment of $14.5 billion from Boeing, GE Aerospace, and Etihad Airways. This agreement includes Etihad Airways investing in 28 US-made Boeing 787 and 777X aircraft powered by GE engines, strengthening the commercial aviation partnership between the two countries and driving American manufacturing and exports.

Etihad Airways, under CEO Antonoaldo Neves, plans to add 20 to 22 new planes to its fleet this year, aiming to expand to over 170 planes by 2030 as part of Abu Dhabi’s economic diversification strategy. The airline, owned by Abu Dhabi’s wealth fund ADQ, has undergone restructuring and management changes but has expanded significantly under Neves’ leadership.

The recent deal with Boeing is part of a series of agreements during President Trump’s visit to the Middle East, which has faced controversy due to his acceptance of a $400 million luxury jumbo jet from Qatar. Despite ethical concerns, Trump remains firm on accepting the plane as the new Air Force One and eventually transferring it to his presidential library, emphasizing his belief in having the most impressive aircraft for the United States.