Airline to
be first in the Middle East to operate the 787
Dreamliner will support carrier's global
expansion plans
SEATTLE,
Nov. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Qatar Airways today
celebrated the delivery of the airline's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The
airplane, the first of 30 787s ordered by the Doha-based airline, is also the
first to be delivered to an airline in the Middle East.
"We are
delighted to receive our first Dreamliner, an aircraft which we expect will
establish new benchmarks for reliability and comfort, when combined with Qatar
Airways' signature passenger experience," said Akbar Al Baker, Chief
Executive Officer of Qatar Airways. "Our decision to invest in this
game-changing airplane, which represents the future of air travel, reflects our
firm belief in its unrivaled capabilities and the value it will add to our
fleet and network expansion plans."
Made from
composite materials, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is the first mid-size airplane
capable of flying long-range routes and will allow airlines such as Qatar
Airways to open new, non-stop routes preferred by the traveling public. The
airline has announced that it will deploy the Dreamliner on services to Dubai,
London Heathrow, Delhi and Zurich, with others planned as additional 787s join
the fleet.
"There
is no doubt in my mind that Qatar Airways is one of the most remarkable airline
success stories of our time and it is only fitting that it has taken delivery
of the most technologically advanced jetliner of our time," said Ray
Conner, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 787, with
its unmatched fuel efficiency and passenger comfort, is certain to enable Qatar
Airways' plans to continue to deliver on its promise of quality and
profitability. Today's delivery marks the beginning of a new chapter in
Boeing's partnership with Qatar Airways, which is based on a mutual commitment
to excellence."
In addition
to providing airlines with unprecedented fuel economy and low operating costs,
the 787 features a host of new technologies that greatly enhance the passenger
experience. Qatar Airways' customers will also experience cabin environment
improvements such as improved lighting, bigger windows, larger overhead bins,
lower cabin altitude and enhanced ventilation systems, among other features.
The airline's 787 cabins are configured with 22 seats in Business Class and 232
in Economy.
Qatar Airways' first Boeing 787 is also the
airline's 32nd Boeing airplane and will join a fleet of 31 Boeing
777 passenger and cargo aircraft. The Doha-based airline currently flies to a
global network of 120 destinations across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia
Pacific, North America and South America.
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