Qatar Airways announced its accreditation to the highest level of the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Environmental Assessment programme (IEnvA). Exceeding its deadline set in March 2016, Qatar Airways is the first airline in the Middle East, and the fifth worldwide, to achieve IEnvA Stage 2. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, was presented with the IEnvA Stage 2 certificate by Alexandre de Juniac, director general and chief … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways receives IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA)
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Qatar Airways acquires 9.61 % of Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways has announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase 378,188,000 shares of oneworld member Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, being approximately 9.61 per cent of the total issued share capital. Qatar Airways group chief executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker said, “Qatar Airways is very pleased to complete its financial investment in Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific is a fellow oneworld member and is one of the strongest airlines in the world, respected … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways acquires 9.61 % of Cathay Pacific
Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
Qatar Airways received its first 747-8 freighter at a delivery ceremony attended by His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways group chief executive and Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Kevin McAllister. Boeing and Qatar Airways also announced an order for two 747-8 freighters and four 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $2.16 billion at list prices, which were previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries website. "The addition of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways receives 747-8 freighter
Qatar Airways chief executive elected chairman of IATA’s BoG
Qatar Airways Group chief executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, has been elected Chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), effective June 2018. The rotating one-year term will commence at the end of IATA’s 2018 annual general meeting (AGM) in Sydney and will continue until the end of its 2019 AGM. H.E. Mr. Al Baker will succeed current IATA BoG Chairman Mr. Goh Choon Phong, chief executive officer of Singapore … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways chief executive elected chairman of IATA’s BoG
Qatar Airways announces service to Yanbu and Tabuk
Qatar Airways confirmed the start of its new services to Yanbu and Tabuk in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with three-weekly flights beginning 9 May for Yanbu and 19 June for Tabuk. The additional destinations take Qatar Airways’ total network connectivity within the Kingdom to 10 destinations, connecting travellers from Saudi Arabia to more than 150 worldwide destinations through the five-star rated Hamad International Airport in Doha. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways announces service to Yanbu and Tabuk
Qatar Airways launches service to Skopje
Qatar Airways has confirmed the start date of its long-awaited scheduled direct service to Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, with four-weekly flights beginning 17 July 2017. As the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, Skopje provides a gateway to a country of dramatic scenery, including lakes, mountains and historic towns, while the city itself is home to both Ottoman and European architecture. Visitors to the city can enjoy the National Gallery of … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways launches service to Skopje
