Qatar Airways expands Boeing fleet with order for 20 more 777-9 jets
Published: 24 July 2024
The 777-9 can carry 426 passengers and boasts a range of 7,295 nautical miles.
NT Bureau
DOHA: Qatar Airways has announced an order for 20 additional Boeing 777-9 passenger jets during the Farnborough International Airshow, bringing their total 777X order to nearly 100 aircraft.
The announcement also includes a commitment for 40 additional GE9X engines and spare engines, as well as a long-term services agreement.
This new order enhances Qatar Airways’ position as a launch customer for the 777X programme and includes a significant commitment to the 777-8 Freighter.
The 777-9, which seats 426 passengers and boasts a range of 7,295 nautical miles, integrates advanced features from the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to enhance efficiency, environmental performance, and passenger comfort.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer, said: “Qatar Airways is proud to announce an expansion to the existing Boeing 777X aircraft order with an additional 20, totaling 94 Boeing 777X aircraft. We, as the World’s Best Airline, are an industry leader and operate one of the youngest fleets, offering unparalleled innovation and quality. Keeping an eye on the future, we continue to ensure that all Qatar Airways passengers are only met with the best products and services available in the industry.”
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Stephanie Pope, said: “Qatar Airways is a leader in our industry, and we are honored the airline added 20 more 777-9 jets to its large Boeing order book. We appreciate their confidence that Boeing’s market-leading widebody family will provide outstanding fuel efficiency and a superior passenger experience for its global operations.”
GE Aerospace President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services, Russell Stokes, said: “We are pleased to extend our partnership with Qatar Airways to support the airline’s commitment to an excellent customer experience and best-in-class efficiency. The GE9X is the world’s most powerful and most fuel-efficient turbofan and we look forward to continuing to support the growth of the Qatar Airways family with this technology.”
