President Donald Trump revealed that Uzbekistan Airways has entered into an agreement with Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) for the purchase of up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, while reports of Turkey ordering Boeing follow.

Boeing’s Uzbekistan And Reported Turkey Deal

Trump disclosed the deal on Monday on his Truth Social, stating that the order will support approximately 35,000 jobs in the U.S.. The deal, worth $8.5 billion, is considered to be the largest commercial aircraft agreement of its kind in Central Asia, with the Commerce Department valuing it at $8.5 billion. Boeing also announced the same via press release. Uzbekistan Airways is set to purchase 14 Dreamliners with an option for an additional eight, as per the deal. 

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Meanwhile, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is said to be preparing a major purchase of hundreds of Boeing aircraft and Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) jets, along with pursuing more than $10 billion in local production ...