Tue, Oct 04, 2011
Doha-Based Carrier, Boeing Celebrate Milestone 27th 777
Delivery
Boeing has delivered Qatar Airways' 100th airliner, a Boeing
777-200LR (longer range), at a ceremony in Everett. The Doha-based
airline now operates 27 Boeing 777s of various types, including 16
777-300ERs (extended range), two 777 Freighters and nine
777-200LRs. Boeing handed over the airplane to Qatar Airways on
Friday at a ceremony attended by the airline's Chief Executive
Officer Akbar Al Baker. Qatar Airways has 13 more Boeing 777s of
different variants scheduled for delivery.
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"Since we received our first Boeing 777 in November 2007, the
airplane has earned itself a reputation for comfort, versatility
and reliability, and it is only fitting that our 100th aircraft is
a 777," said Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways. "From an
operational perspective, the 777 has enabled us to pursue our
aggressive global expansion plans, allowing us to operate direct
non-stop flights from our Doha hub in Qatar to destinations
such as Sao Paolo in Brazil, and Melbourne in Australia, in a
cost-effective manner.
From a passenger perspective, the airplane offers unparalleled
reliability, while its cabin architecture, combined with our
award-winning Five Star service and interiors makes for one of the
finest flying experiences for passengers today," said Al Baker.
"We congratulate Qatar Airways on this significant milestone,"
said Jim Albaugh, president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
"In just over a decade, Qatar Airways has grown to become a
world-class, award-winning airline with a rapidly expanding network
spanning six continents. This is a tremendous achievement by any
measure and we are proud the 777 was selected to play a key role in
this success story."
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