Qatar Airways plans to buy 200 aircraft

Dubai: Qatar Airways have plans for an aggressive expansion of fleets with orders for more than 200 aircraft worth over $30bn over the next few years according to its CEO, Akbar Al Baker.
A new wave of aircraft deliveries will begin this summer with Qatar Airways' third Boeing 777 joining the carrier's 62-strong fleet. “Our long range Boeing 777s will open up tremendous new opportunities for us from the end of 2008 with the aircraft capable of flying to all corners of the globe non-stop and provide our customers with a unique flying experience and ultimate levels of comfort,” he said.
With orders including 80 of Airbus' new-generation A350s, five twin-deck A380s, 60 of Boeing's new 787 Dreamliners and 30 Boeing 777s, Qatar Airways' fleet expansion will take it well into the next decade.
"This year, Qatar Airways is celebrating three exciting route launches of Guangzhou, Kozhikode and Houston, together with increased frequencies on many existing routes to give our passengers greater choice," said Al Baker.
From June 15, Qatar Airways will launch daily services between Doha and the south-west Indian coastal city of Kozhikode, which will become airline's ninth Indian destination taking capacity across India to 58 weekly services.
08/05/08 Peninsula On-line, Qatar

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Categories: Foreign May 2008