Boeing, trying to emerge from one of company’s most difficult eras, is having a pretty good week

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Boeing BA-N has secured a pair of major orders in the Middle East during a visit to the region by President Donald Trump. The American aerospace manufacturer confirmed a $96 billion order from Qatar, one day after announcing an order from a company in Saudi Arabia for 20 737-8 jets and options for 10 additional aircraft. The Qatar deal, which includes Boeing’s 787 and 777X jets, is the biggest order for 787s and wide body jets in Boeing’s history, the company confirmed. “That’s pretty good,” Trump said in announcing the order. “Get those planes out there.” It has been a...