Qatar Airways will be the launch customer of Boeing’s newest 777-8 freighter with a confirmed order of 34 next generation cargo jet and options for an additional 16 freighters, according to Omar Arekat, vice president, Boeing\u2019s Commercial Sales \/ Marketing for Middle East.
\nSince beginning of its partnership with the American planemaker, Qatar Airways has made \u201clandmark\u201d orders of Boeing 777s, 787 Dreamliners, 737 MAX and 777X, he said.
\n\u201cWe are proud to be a part of Qatar Airways\u2019 success story \u2013 and support Qatar\u2019s ambitious growth plans in aviation, trade and tourism \u2013 with more than 130 Boeing passenger and cargo airplanes currently in the airline\u2019s fleet and with more than 130 Boeing airplanes on order,\u201d Arekat said in an interview with Gulf Times.
\n\u201cWe are very proud to have Qatar Airways as one of the launch customers for the Boeing 777X family. Based on the 777, the most successful twin-aisle airplane ever, and with advanced technologies from the 787 Dreamliner family, the 777X family is designed to maximize efficiency and environmental performance while providing an exceptional experience,\u201d Arekat noted.
\nIn 2013, Qatar Airways ordered 60 777X new widebody airplanes. In January 2022, Qatar Airways expanded its commitment to the 777X family by becoming the launch customer for the newest 777-8 Freighter, with a confirmed order of 34 airplanes and options for an additional 16 freighters.
\nIn July 2022, the Qatari carrier committed to up to 50 Boeing 737-10s with a firm order for 25 airplanes and options for 25 more. In April 2023, Qatar Airways took delivery of its first 737-8, the first Boeing single-aisle airplane in the airline\u2019s fleet.
\nDuring the Farnborough International Airshow last month, Boeing and Qatar Airways announced the Doha-based airline’s order for 20 more 777-9 airplanes. The order, which expands the carrier’s 777X order book to nearly 100 airplanes, was finalised earlier this year.
\nOn the current state of Boeing\u2019s relationship with Qatar, Arekat said, \u201cWe have been partners since 2006, when Qatar Airways placed its first order for Boeing 777 airplanes. Since then, Boeing\u2019s relationship with Qatar and our commitment to supporting Qatar National Vision 2030, have strengthened and grown.\u201d
\nIn 2010, Boeing solidified its relationship with Qatar by establishing its office in Doha, he noted.
\nWith over 360 employees, Boeing is active in all sectors of aerospace in the country.
\n\u201cThanks to the support and continuous partnership with the Government of Qatar, Invest Qatar, and the Qatar Foundation, Boeing\u2019s investments have helped grow the local aerospace sector, creating jobs and driving innovation.
\n\u201cA proud moment for Boeing in Qatar was our contribution during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. More than 60 teammates supported our airline customers, while our defense platforms were monitoring the safety and security of the airspace,\u201d Arekat noted.Gulf Times<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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