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Qatar Airways placed the largest order for wide-body aircraft Boeing in its history and the largest widebody engine deal in the history of GE Aerospace. Photo Qatar
Qatar Airways announced that it has placed the largest aircraft order in its history from its manufacturing partner Boeing. As part of your strategic fleet growth plan, This landmark order includes up to 210 planes Boeing wide body (160 firmly and 50 with option to purchase), representing the largest widebody order and the largest order for a 787 Dreamliner in the history of the American aerospace company.
Qatar Airways has also signed an agreement with GE Aerospace for more than 400 engines, including 60 GE9X y 260 GEnx, with additional options and spare parts, to propel their planes Boeing 777-9 and Boeing 787 next generation, largest widebody engine acquisition in GE Aerospace history.
Qatar Airways, industry leader, has been named the World's Best Airline by Skytrax eight times, an unprecedented number, and continues to invest in its fleet as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Qatar Airways' landmark wide-body aircraft order from Boeing
Qatar Airways Group CEO, Ing. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, declared: “We are pleased to announce our agreement with Boeing and our collaboration on the largest wide-body aircraft order in Boeing history and the largest aircraft order in our history.. This is a crucial step for Qatar Airways in our journey, since we invest in the cleanest fleet, young and efficient world aviation. This allows us to meet the strong demand of the airline, connecting passengers with the world fluidly and better than anyone else».
The order includes:
- 130 787 Dreamliners, the family of ultra-efficient, long-range widebody aircraft that has improved fuel consumption by 25 % and offers superior passenger comfort.
- 30 777-9, the largest twin-engine aircraft in the world, designed to set new standards for efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and emissions by 25 % compared to the aircraft it replaces, while improving the passenger flight experience.
Options for 50 planes 787 and additional 777X.
The president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Stephanie Pope, declared: "We are deeply honored that Qatar Airways has placed this record order to Boeing, that consolidates your future fleet with our market-leading family of widebody aircraft at its core. Our team hopes to build 787 and 777 for Qatar Airways in the next decade, as they connect more people and businesses around the world with unmatched efficiency and convenience.".
Qatar Airways currently operates more than 150 planes Boeing, including passenger planes 777 and 787, as well as freighters 777. With this new acquisition, Qatar Airways will become the largest operator of Dreamliners in the Middle East.
Qatar Airways' largest widebody engine deal in GE Aerospace history
The new agreements with GE Aerospace solidify the company's commitment to Qatar's thriving aviation industry and expand the previous order for 188 GE9X engines, which brings the total to 248. The incorporation of GEnx engines to the fleet of Boeing 787 complements your current order 124 engines, further reinforcing the national airline's commitment to efficiency and performance. Both agreements also include service contracts that cover maintenance, repair and overhaul of GEnx and GE9X engines.
Ing., Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, declared: "Our latest agreement with GE Aerospace reflects our confidence in the performance of the GE9X and GEnx engines to power our aircraft fleet." Boeing 777-9 and 787. These new generation engines are crucial components in our strategy to ensure our fleet remains modern and efficient.. Qatar Airways has ambitious plans for the future, and we value our continued collaboration with GE Aerospace and their commitment to meeting our operational needs.".
The president and CEO of GE Aerospace, H. Lawrence Culp, Jr., declared: "We are extremely honored to deepen our relationship with Qatar Airways and we thank you for your confidence in us with our largest widebody engine deal to date. Our widebody engines, the GE9X and the GEnx, They are marvels of modern engineering, with the durability and reliability needed to power flights over the longest distances. "We appreciate President Trump's support for this historic agreement.".
Qatar Airways It has one of the most modern fleets in the industry and these historic orders with Boeing and GE Aerospace will consolidate that leadership in the coming years.
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