Qatar Airways (QR) deploys the first Starlink-enabled Boeing 777 on its Doha-London route, marking a global aviation milestone on October 22, 2024.
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Qatar Airways (QR) announced its intention to launch a three-weekly one-stop flight between Amritsar (ATQ), India, and Toronto (YYZ), Canada from December 11, 2024, via its hub in Doha (DOH).
Turkish Airlines (TK) advances its Sydney (SYD) service launch, scheduling the inaugural Istanbul (IST)-Kuala Lumpur (KUL)-Sydney flight for November 28, 2024, a week earlier than initially planned.
Under the leadership of ex-CEO Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways (QR) has grown rapidly across all fronts, which includes becoming the Most followed Airline on Social Media channels.
Qatar Airways (QR) expands its North American presence by announcing a new flight service to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Canada on December 11, 2024.
Flag carrier Qatar Airways (QR) is poised to significantly increase its Australian operations through a proposed 25% stake acquisition in Virgin Australia (VA).
A near-collision incident involving two Boeing 777 aircraft occurred on March 24 over the Arabian Sea, as revealed by a recent preliminary probe report from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB).
Qatar Airways (QR) expands its Amsterdam (AMS) operations from 10 to 14 weekly flights starting November 12, 2024, through March 29, 2025.
Qatar Airways (QR) is close to finalizing a deal to acquire a minority stake (possibly 20%) in Virgin Australia (VA), almost 1.5 years after its private equity owner Bain Capital delayed a billion-dollar float of the carrier and pivoted to courting strategic buyers.
Oman Air acquires its 10th Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner, enhancing fleet efficiency and expanding its global reach.