{"id":64294,"date":"2024-06-03T00:20:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-02T18:50:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=64294"},"modified":"2024-07-02T15:05:45","modified_gmt":"2024-07-02T09:35:45","slug":"qatar-airways-to-order-airbus-a350s-and-boeing-777x","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/03\/qatar-airways-to-order-airbus-a350s-and-boeing-777x\/","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Airways to Order Mix of 200 New Airbus A350s and Boeing 777Xs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DOHA-<\/strong> Qatar Airways (QR)<\/a> is close to finalizing a noteworthy widebody order, which will be split between Airbus and Boeing, according to Bloomberg News<\/a><\/em>, citing sources familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Middle Eastern airline is considering an order for about 200 jets, including a mix of Airbus A350s<\/a> and Boeing 777X <\/a>models. A decision is expected as early as the Farnborough Air Show 2024 in Britain next month, the report indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qatar Airways New Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Airbus stated that it continuously discusses fleet needs with customers but did not provide further details, while Boeing referred queries to Qatar Airways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In March, Bloomberg reported that Qatar Airways was in preliminary talks with Boeing and Airbus to order 100 to 150 widebody jets to expand and renew its fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Major airlines are currently competing to secure new, fuel-efficient widebody jets to reduce operating costs and meet the rising demand for international travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The proposal for the new aircraft order emerges following a significant legal dispute between  Qatar Airways<\/a> and Airbus concerning safety issues arising from paint degradation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, it coincides with an ongoing crisis of confidence at Boeing following the Max 9 door blowout incident in January, which raised concerns regarding safety, quality controls, and production and delivery delays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are impacted when our aircraft are not delivered on schedule,\u201d stated Al Meer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI understand that Airbus and Boeing are facing certain challenges. However, we have complete confidence in both companies, and we believe they are resilient enough to overcome these challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Al Meer mentioned that he anticipates receiving Qatar\u2019s latest Boeing 777X <\/a>order by the conclusion of next year, expressing his unwavering confidence in Boeing\u2019s ability to produce safe aircraft, stating he is \u201c110% confident<\/strong>\u201d in Boeing\u2019s commitment to safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Qatar Airways Reports $1.7 Billion Profit for FY23-24, Added 25 New Aircraft and More<\/a><\/blockquote>