New Delhi, May 10 -- British Airways' parent company, International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced a major aircraft order following the newly announced trade agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom.

IAG confirmed on Friday, as per multiple reports, the purchase of 32 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner aircraft for its British Airways fleet. This $10 billion deal is seen as a direct boost to US manufacturing and comes just days after the trade deal that eased tariffs on aviation components.

In addition to the Boeing deal, IAG also revealed an order for 21 Airbus planes, destined for its other airlines. While the Boeing aircraft will be powered by General Electric engines, the Airbus jets will feature British-made Rolls-Royc...