Qatar Airways has announced a significant expansion to its Boeing 777X order, adding 20 more Boeing 777-9 aircraft on the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024. This addition brings the total number of Boeing 777X commercial and cargo aircraft ordered by the airline to 94.
Key Highlights:
- Total Order: Qatar Airways now has a total order of 94 Boeing 777X aircraft.
- New Features: The newly ordered Boeing 777-9 aircraft will feature the Qsuite Next Gen business class suite, which includes movable monitors with Bluetooth connectivity and larger lie-flat beds.
- Engine Commitment: The deal also includes a commitment for 40 additional GE9X engines and spare engines, along with a long-term services agreement.
- Industry Leadership: Qatar Airways, recognized as the World’s Best Airline, continues to operate one of the youngest fleets, offering unparalleled innovation and quality to its passengers.
Statements:
- Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, CEO of Qatar Airways: “We are proud to expand our Boeing 777X order, reflecting our commitment to providing the best products and services in the industry.”
- Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes: “Qatar Airways’ confidence in our widebody family honors us, as it will provide outstanding fuel efficiency and a superior passenger experience.”
- Russell Stokes, President and CEO, GE Aerospace Commercial Engines and Services: “We are pleased to support Qatar Airways with the world’s most powerful and most fuel-efficient turbofan, the GE9X.”
Qatar Airways operates a network of over 170 destinations worldwide, and this expansion will contribute to maintaining its fleet as one of the youngest and most efficient in the industry.
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