Qatar Airways Expands Boeing 777X Order with 20 Additional 777-9 Aircraft
Qatar Airways announced at the Farnborough Airshow an order on July 23 for 20 more Boeing 777-9 airplanes, expanding the Middle Eastern airline’s 777X order book to nearly 100 airplanes. The order, finalized this year and listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, reinforces Qatar Airways’ commitment to operating the world’s largest and most fuel-efficient twin-engine jets.
The award-winning airline, which helped launch the 777X program, now has 60 777-9 passenger airplanes on order. Qatar Airways is also the inaugural launch customer for the 777-8 Freighter, with 34 of the next-generation cargo jets on order.
“Qatar Airways is proud to announce an expansion to the existing Boeing 777X aircraft order with an additional 20, totaling 94 Boeing 777X aircraft,” said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. “As the World’s Best Airline, we are an industry leader operating one of the youngest fleets, offering unparalleled innovation and quality. We ensure that all Qatar Airways passengers experience the best products and services available in the industry.”
Based on the popular Boeing 777 family and incorporating advanced technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X program sets new standards for efficiency, environmental performance, and passenger experience. The 777-9, the largest in the family, can accommodate 426 passengers in a typical two-class configuration and has a range of 7,295 nautical miles (13,510 km).
Earlier this month, Boeing began certification flight testing for the 777-9, which promises a new level of passenger comfort with a spacious cabin, better humidity, a quieter environment, and increased natural light.
“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,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “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.”
In addition to the 777X family, Qatar Airways has 12 787 Dreamliners and 25 737 MAX aircraft on order. Boeing’s 2024 Commercial Market Outlook forecasts that twin-aisle jets such as the 777X and 787 Dreamliner will constitute 44% of the region’s fleet among Middle Eastern operators over the next 20 years.
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