Qatar Airways is to launch an additional daily flight to Singapore from 1 June 2015, as part of its global expansion drive and to cater to the increase in passenger demand. The airline has also announced that it will be operating the new additional flight and the existing two daily flights to Singapore with its third, fourth and fifth A350 XWB aircraft, commencing service in June, July and August 2015. With this, Qatar Airways will become the first airline to operate the A350 XWB to … [Read more...] about S'pore to be Qatar’s 2nd A350 XWB destination
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Qatar Airways’ first A350 flight lands in Frankfurt
Qatar Airways group chief executive, his excellency Akbar Al Baker, Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and chief executive officer (left), and Michael Muller, member of the executive board and executive director of labour relations, FRAPORT (right) at the Frankfurt press conference. Global launch customer Qatar Airways’ inaugural A350 XWB flight was welcomed on 15 January 2015, at Frankfurt Airport. The first flight officially marked the start of the A350 XWB service between … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways’ first A350 flight lands in Frankfurt
Qatar Airways’ first A350 flight lands in Frankfurt
Qatar Airways group chief executive, his excellency Akbar Al Baker, Fabrice Brégier, Airbus president and chief executive officer (left), and Michael Muller, member of the executive board and executive director of labour relations, FRAPORT (right) at the Frankfurt press conference. Global launch customer Qatar Airways’ inaugural A350 XWB flight was welcomed on 15 January 2015, at Frankfurt Airport. The first flight officially marked the start of the A350 XWB service between … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways’ first A350 flight lands in Frankfurt
Five airlines join IEnvA programme
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that five airlines have completed stages of the IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme. IEnvA is a voluntary, two-stage evaluation process designed to drive airline environmental performance improvements through independent assessment. Finnair and South African Airways have completed the IEnvA Stage 2 assessment, the highest level of IEnvA achievement. This ensures that an airline has implemented all of the IEnvA Programme … [Read more...] about Five airlines join IEnvA programme
Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for four 777 freighters, valued at US$1.24 billion at current list prices. The airline also has purchase rights for four additional airplanes, which when exercised will bring the combined value to US$2.46 billion. Qatar Airways first announced an intent to order the four 777 freighters at the 2014 Farnborough Airshow. “As Qatar Airways develops its cargo route network, we are pleased they have selected the 777 freighter to be part of … [Read more...] about Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters
Qatar launches service to Asmara
Qatar Airways has continued its expansion into Africa with the launch of services to its twelfth new destination this year, the Eritrean capital Asmara. Qatar Airways celebrated the new destination launch with a VIP reception held at the Asmara Palace Hotel. The reception which was attended by more than 200 guests including ministers, ambassadors and the corporate and travel trade industry was hosted by Qatar Airways chief commercial officer Marwan Koleilat, who extended a warm welcome … [Read more...] about Qatar launches service to Asmara
