Boeing has landed Qatar Airways as the launch customer for its 777X freighters, with the latter placing an order for 34 of the new freighters as well as a surprise purchase of 737 MAX passenger jets in a $30 billion-plus… Read More ›
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Qatar Airways launches lawsuit against Airbus over blistered paint
In a statement Qatar Airways said, it has launched a lawsuit against EU planemaker Airbus in a bid to resolve a dispute over skin flaws on A350 passenger jets. For months, both companies have been locked in a dispute over damages… Read More ›
Qatar Airways interested in buying upto 20% stake in Chile’s LATAM Airlines
On Wednesday, the chief executive of Qatar Airways said, the airlines is interested in increasing its stake in Chile’s LATAM Airlines to 20%. Qatar Airways is waiting for the right opportunity and right price to consider increasing its stake in… Read More ›
Qatar Airways ready to convert 10 orders from Boeing 777-8 to 777-9 based on its performance
Qatar Airways and Emirates are the only customers with firm orders for Boeing’s 777-8 model; its date of entry into service will partly depend on customer demand. On Thursday, according to a statement from the chief executive of Qatar Airways,… Read More ›
Boeing completes flight tests of 787-10 with Rolls Royce engine
While Boeing’s 787-10 Dreamliner jet has a seating capacity of around 330 and has a shorter mile range, Airbus SE’s A350-900 has a seating capacity of 325 but has a longer range. Boeing is scheduled to make its first delivery… Read More ›
France-based Airbus test flights the world’s largest passenger aircraft
Airbus A350-1000 is scheduled to go into service in the second half of 2017. In a significant achievement, France-based Airbus’ largest passenger jet, the A350-1000, took to the skies for the first time. Made out of lightweight carbon-fiber, the A350-1000’s… Read More ›