$3.24B Boeing Deal to Fuel Cambodia’s 2030 Tourism Goals

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$3.24B Boeing Deal to Fuel Cambodia’s 2030 Tourism Goals
$3.24B Boeing Deal to Fuel Cambodia’s 2030 Tourism Goals./Image credit: The Boeing Company.

A landmark USD 3.24 billion deal between Boeing and Air Cambodia was finalised in early 2026 and is expected to improve the airline's competitive edge in the crowded low-cost and regional markets. 

According to Airways, the 737 MAX jets ordered by Air Cambodia are roughly 20 per cent more fuel-efficient than the aircrafts being replaced. This lowers operational costs for the carrier, while simultaneously reducing the industry's carbon footprint.

The deal also helps support Cambodia’s massive investments in new infrastructure, such as the Techo International Airport in Phnom Penh, and the upgraded Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport. These developments are essential for the country to meet its goal of handling 30 million tourists by 2030, in line with the government's strategic plan for tourism development.

The landmark agreement was recently highlighted during a meeting between Prime Minister Hun Manet and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau, on February 19, 2026, during the Cambodian Prime Minister's visit to Washington D.C. to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace.

“Given our Administration’s focus on economic and commercial diplomacy, I’m pleased to highlight a historic USD 3.24 billion deal between The Boeing Company and Air Cambodia for ten 737 MAX aircraft, with the option to purchase ten more,” said Landau. "Deals like this provide our partners American excellence in aerospace innovation while supporting an expected 12,000+ high-quality jobs for American workers.”

Under the agreement between Boeing and Air Cambodia, technical training and knowledge transfer will also be provided for Cambodian pilots, engineers, and technicians.