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Qatar Airways still
soaring to success
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atar Airways is one of the aviation Fleet growth to operate a modern and fuel-efficient fleet.
industry’s success stories and is Since relaunching 12 years ago, Qatar Airways In order to match the airline’s growth strategy,
continuing to look to the future has strengthened both fleet size and passenger $1 billion is being invested in infrastructure
with robust long-term growth. numbers dramatically, growing from only four improvements at Doha International airport,
Ranked five-star for service aircraft in 1997 to 68 Boeing and Airbus aircraft including a new transit terminal, as well as
and excellence by industry audit programme in 2009. By 2013, the fleet size will almost double extension of the existing premium terminal
Skytrax, the award-winning airline is now one to 110 aircraft, enabling more regular connections (pictured below) for Qatar Airways’ first and
of the fastest-growing carriers in the world to an increasing number of destinations around business-class passengers. Additional aircraft
and is enjoying unprecedented expansion the world. parking bays are also being added.
year-on-year. With over 200 aircraft currently on order for
Passengers flying with Qatar Airways can delivery over the next few years, Qatar Airways
experience fine dining and five-star service, is showing its strong commitment towards
regardless of which cabin they fly in. Qatar maintaining an aggressive expansion strategy by
Airways’ economy class has been voted best signing a firm contract for 24 Airbus A320 family
in the world in the annual Skytrax passenger aircraft at the Paris Air Show in June 2009.
survey, and promises to deliver five-star luxury The new aircraft, configured with a two-class
with spacious seats and an award-winning cabin, will enhance and expand services on
inflight entertainment system for a memorable regional, European and south Asian services. The
flight. Business-class passengers enjoy comfort new order will ensure that Qatar Airways’ narrow-
and space, with each seat converting into body fleet is the youngest and best equipped in
180-degree fully-flatbeds (pictured above right). the region, adhering to the airline’s commitment
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