{"id":172111,"date":"2025-03-04T12:30:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T12:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/?p=172111"},"modified":"2025-03-04T16:25:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T16:25:33","slug":"qatar-airways-prepares-major-order-for-wide-body-aircraft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/03\/qatar-airways-prepares-major-order-for-wide-body-aircraft.html","title":{"rendered":"Qatar Airways Prepares Major Order for Wide-Body Aircraft"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Qatar Airways <\/strong>is on the verge of placing a substantial order for wide-body aircraft to strengthen its long-term growth. This was confirmed by the airline&#8217;s Chief Commercial Officer, Thierry Antinori, in statements to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Reuters<\/a> this Monday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Cutting-Edge Fleet for the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Qatari airline is in the process of negotiating with aircraft manufacturers to define the terms of a strategic purchase. &#8220;To ensure tomorrow&#8217;s growth, while maintaining a very solid fleet and the best in the industry, our CEO is working on the request for proposal with the manufacturers to finalize a significant order soon,&#8221; Antinori stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although he did not specify whether the purchase will be made exclusively with Airbus, Boeing, or through a split agreement between both companies, he did reveal that the contract will be announced next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/en\/2025\/02\/australian-government-clears-qatar-airways-purchase-of-25-of-virgin-australia.html\">Australian Government Clears Qatar Airways\u2019 Purchase of 25% of Virgin Australia<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Accelerated Market Growth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Qatar Airways&#8217; growth has surpassed the market average in terms of the number of passengers carried. From April 2024 to January of this year, the airline has recorded a 9% increase across its network, with notable increases of 14% in Europe and 12% in Germany. These figures highlight the company&#8217;s dynamism in recovering and expanding its routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Industry Expectations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Last July, during the Farnborough Air Show, Qatar Airways&#8217; CEO, Badr al Meer, had already hinted that the airline was considering a significant aircraft order. The imminent confirmation of this order reinforces the company&#8217;s growth strategy and its commitment to operational excellence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The aviation industry is closely watching Qatar Airways&#8217; moves, as this order could represent a significant boost for both Airbus and Boeing. 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