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Conner (2nd from L) and Al Baker (2nd from L) at the Seattle ceremony.

Qatar Airways takes delivery of two 787 Dreamliners

SEATTLE, November 5, 2015

Qatar Airways took delivery of its 24th and 25th Boeing 787 Dreamliners yesterday in a ceremony at Boeing’s production facility in Everett, US.

As the Middle East launch customer for the Boeing 787, Qatar Airways received its first Dreamliner in November 2012. Since then the airline has continued to expand as one of the world’s fastest growing airlines and it now flies to more than 150 destinations, with its fleet of Dreamliners serving 30 of those global destinations, including Amsterdam, Casablanca, Cape Town, Rome, and Tokyo Haneda.

“Qatar Airways was the Middle East launch customer for the Dreamliner back in 2012, and it is certainly a milestone to accept our 24th and 25th 787s into our fleet today,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group chief executive.

“This year we have launched six new destinations in our expanding global network and these 787s will enable even more of our passengers to experience the genuine difference offered by travelling in one of the world’s latest aircraft. The larger windows with custom dimmers, the lower altitude cabin pressure with rapid air circulation, and the very latest in in-flight entertainment (IFE) and seat technology all provide our passengers with the five-star experience that they have come to expect from us as one of the world’s leading airlines.”

“We are proud that the 787 is playing an important role in the rapid expansion of Qatar Airways’ network and serving international routes including long haul destinations,” said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner. The Dreamliner helps the airline to meet its operational goals, while at the same time providing an unrivalled on-board experience for its passengers.”

Qatar Airways will fly its 25th Dreamliner directly to its home in Doha, Qatar, and then on to the Dubai Airshow where it will be on display.

Made up of composite materials, the 787 Dreamliner is lighter and more fuel-efficient than any comparable aircraft of its size and range, and has unique features such as larger windows, reduced cabin noise and cleaner cabin air.

Qatar Airways 787 has 254 custom-made seats across its Business and Economy Class cabins with specially designed interiors. Business Class is configured 1–2–1 with 22 seats, while Economy has 232 seats in a 3–3–3 layout. All seats in Business Class are fully reclinable.

The airline’s 787s are the world’s first fully connected Dreamliners with wireless facilities for passengers to remain in touch with friends and colleagues on the ground through the internet and SMS mobile texting across both the Business and Economy cabins. – TradeArabia News Service




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