Boeing 787 Orders From Central Asia Lift Sales
Boeing 787 orders at the C5+1 Summit were led by Air Astana's up to 15 787-9 pledge and could sharpen investor focus on sales momentum and order flow.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Air Astana committed to up to 15 787-9s as five firm, five options, five purchase rights.
- The deal raises Air Astana's total 787 commitment to 18 aircraft valued at about $7.0 billion list.
- Uzbekistan Airways firmed eight 787-9s, lifting its total 787 order book to 22 aircraft.
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Boeing (BA) secured Boeing 787 orders from three Central Asian carriers at the C5+1 Summit on Nov. 6, 2025, led by Air Astana’s commitment to up to 15 787‑9 Dreamliners, reflecting rising regional demand for long-haul aircraft.
Orders and Deliveries
Air Astana placed its largest-ever order for up to 15 Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, structured as five firm purchases, five options, and five purchase rights, in addition to three previously contracted 787‑9s. This raises the airline’s total 787 commitment to 18 aircraft, valued at about $7 billion at list prices. The newly ordered jets are scheduled for delivery between 2032 and 2035. Air Astana’s board has approved the deal, though final procedural steps remain. The carrier, which currently operates three Boeing 767‑300ERs, said the Dreamliners will support expansion into longer-haul routes. Peter Foster, Air Astana’s chief executive, said the fleet “is destined to become an outstanding success with the airline and its discerning passengers.”
Uzbekistan Airways converted options into a firm order for eight 787‑9s, increasing its total 787 order book to 22 aircraft. The signing ceremony took place at the summit and was witnessed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Uzbekistan’s minister of investment, industry and trade, Laziz Kudratov. Uzbekistan Airways said the additional Dreamliners will support growth of its international network.
Somon Air committed to up to 14 Boeing aircraft, including four 787‑9s and ten 737 MAX 8s. The Tajik carrier, which currently operates six 737s, plans to use the new jets to open intercontinental routes. Delivery dates were not disclosed.
Summit and Economic Impact
The agreements were announced and signed at the C5+1 Summit in Washington, D.C., attended by delegations from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, and U.S. officials. Boeing said the Air Astana order will support more than 20,000 U.S. jobs. No regulatory or antitrust issues were reported in connection with the deals. Together, these commitments represent the carriers’ largest widebody orders and highlight Central Asia’s growing importance in long-haul aviation.
