# Department of Commerce Celebrates Major Transportation Deals

The U.S. Department of Commerce's International Trade Administration announced significant commercial agreements supporting over 117,000 American jobs, highlighted by major aircraft sales by Boeing to Turkish Airlines and Biman Bangladesh Airlines, and locomotive contracts by Wabtec Corporation with Kyrgyzstan and Guinea. These deals, unveiled during the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2026, underscore U.S. leadership in transportation manufacturing and infrastructure exports, reflecting strong international demand for American aerospace and rail products.

- **Key agencies involved:** U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, and Export-Import Bank of the United States facilitated these transactions.
- **Contract highlights:** Boeing secured a sale of 100 737 MAX jets with options for 50 more to Turkish Airlines and a $3.5 billion order for 11 aircraft to Biman Bangladesh Airlines; Wabtec Corporation finalized a $53 million locomotive deal with Kyrgyz Railway.
- **Why this matters:** These contracts demonstrate robust export opportunities in aerospace and rail sectors, supporting thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs and signaling ongoing demand in global transportation infrastructure.
- **Actionable insights:** Procurement professionals and contractors should evaluate opportunities in aerospace and rail supply chains, consider engagement with export financing through EXIM Bank, and monitor similar international deals that may open new markets for U.S. transportation manufacturers.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Transportation
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 26, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Commerce
- International Trade Administration (ITA)
- Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank)

### Vendors
- Boeing Company (prime contractor)
- Wabtec Corporation (prime contractor)

### Sources
- [Department of Commerce Celebrates Commercial Deals Supporting 117,000 American Jobs](https://www.trade.gov/press-release/department-commerce-celebrates-commercial-deals-supporting-117000-american-jobs) - ITA