Qatar Airways

Qatar Air finalises order for four 777 freighters

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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

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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

QR’s first A350 completes maiden test flight

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The first customer A350-900 which will be delivered to Qatar Airways has successfully completed its maiden flight. The flight was the first time an A350 XWB configured for a customer has taken to the sky. Following the successful flight, Qatar’s A350 XWB will continue its production phase before delivery. Qatar Airways will become the first operator of the A350 XWB when it takes delivery of its first aircraft later this year. The airline has 80 A350s on order, including 43 A350-900 and … [Read more...] about QR’s first A350 completes maiden test flight

QR's first A350 completes maiden test flight

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The first customer A350-900 which will be delivered to Qatar Airways has successfully completed its maiden flight. The flight was the first time an A350 XWB configured for a customer has taken to the sky. Following the successful flight, Qatar’s A350 XWB will continue its production phase before delivery. Qatar Airways will become the first operator of the A350 XWB when it takes delivery of its first aircraft later this year. The airline has 80 A350s on order, including 43 A350-900 and … [Read more...] about QR's first A350 completes maiden test flight

QA to implement paperless freight transactions

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Qatar Airways Cargo and Qatar Customs have signed an MoU for the use of electronic air waybill (e-AWB). The document was signed by Qatar Airways chief officer cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann and Mohammed Ahmed Al Mohannadi, operations and risk analysis department manager of customs in the presence of senior officials from both companies. The milestone agreement will bring Qatar Airways one step closer towards electronic freight, also known as e-freight, with the intention to eliminate the … [Read more...] about QA to implement paperless freight transactions

Qatar Airways takes delivery of its first A380

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Qatar Airways took delivery of its highly anticipated first A380. With 10 A380-800s on order, the carrier is preparing to take delivery of four of them before the end of this year. The airline will first introduce A380 services on one of its frequencies on the Doha-London route from October, followed by Paris Charles De Gaulle shortly thereafter. In the last quarter of 2014, it is expected that the airline will start receiving its first A350 XWB aircraft as the world’s launch customer. … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways takes delivery of its first A380