Qatar Airways Prepares For A350-1000 Deliveries
Qatar Airways Prepares For A350-1000 Deliveries as the airline continues the expansion and renewal of its long-haul fleet with two additional next-generation widebody aircraft.
Qatar Airways Appoints Hamad Ali Al-Khater As Group CEO
Qatar Airways Appoints Hamad Ali Al-Khater As Group CEO as the airline group announces a leadership transition at the top of its organization. The appointment takes effect on Sunday, December 7, 2025, with Hamad Ali Al-Khater succeeding Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as Group Chief Executive Officer.
Qatar Airways Expands U.S. And South America Connectivity With Aer Lingus And LEVEL
Qatar Airways has strengthened its partnership with International Airlines Group (IAG) carriers Aer Lingus and LEVEL, introducing expanded codeshares that open up 18 additional routes across the United States and South America. The move significantly enhances global connectivity between the Middle East, Europe, and the Americas, offering passengers more seamless travel options through key European hubs.
Airbus | Airlines | CFM International | Delivery | Flag Carrier | Fleet
Qatar Airways To Take Delivery Of Airbus A321neo MSN 12723 A7-AJB
Qatar Airways is preparing to expand its narrowbody fleet with the upcoming delivery of a new Airbus A321neo, marking another step in the carrier’s ongoing modernization and capacity enhancement strategy. The aircraft, designated MSN 12723, A7-AJB, is an A321-251NX powered by a pair of CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines, known for their fuel efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
Airbus | Airlines | CFM International | Delivery | Flag Carrier | Fleet
Qatar Airways To Receive Airbus A321neo MSN 12748
Qatar Airways is preparing to expand its fleet with the upcoming delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321neo, further strengthening its short- and medium-haul operations. The aircraft, carrying the manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12748, is an A321-251NX variant equipped with a pair of CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines. It will feature a single-class cabin layout with 236 economy seats, designed to maximize passenger capacity…
Aircraft | Boeing | Certification | Delay | Manufacturers
Boeing 777X Certification Likely Delayed To 2027
Boeing’s 777X program continues to face serious delays, with certification now unlikely before 2027—six years behind schedule and far past its original 2020 target. The prolonged setbacks have forced major airline customers, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, to revisit their fleet strategies as international travel demand rebounds.
Qatar Airways To Deploy All-Economy A321neos
Qatar Airways has revealed that it will introduce three Airbus A321neo aircraft into its fleet, marking a notable departure from its usual premium-focused strategy. The narrowbodies will be delivered in an all-economy layout of 236 seats, a high-density configuration that contrasts with the airline’s traditional cabin products.
Heathrow Slot Prices Reach Record $75 Million
London Heathrow Airport has reached new heights in slot valuation, with recent transactions pushing prices as high as $75 million for coveted takeoff and landing rights. The airport’s significance as one of the world’s busiest hubs, coupled with its constrained capacity, has turned slots into highly prized strategic assets for airlines seeking to expand or maintain their presence…
Qatar Airways To Open First U.S. Lounge At JFK Terminal One
Qatar Airways has confirmed plans to relocate its New York operations to the state-of-the-art New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in 2026. Alongside the move, the airline will introduce a new 15,000-square-foot exclusive lounge, its first dedicated lounge in the United States. The announcement underscores the strategic importance of New York within the airline’s expansive global network…
Airbus | Airlines | Delivery | Flag Carrier | Fleet | Rolls Royce
Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Airbus A350-1000 MSN 733
Qatar Airways has expanded its long-haul fleet with the delivery of a brand-new Airbus A350-1000, manufacturer serial number (MSN) 733, from Airbus. Registered as A7-AOE, the aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernization and growth strategy, aiming to enhance efficiency and passenger comfort on key international routes.