Baker named 'Aviation Executive of the Year'

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker has been named the 'Aviation Executive of the Year' by the CAPA Centre for Aviation, an independent body that provides market intelligence and data to the global aviation industry. Baker received the award at the organisation's gala dinner held in Singapore as part of the CAPA Asia Summit 2017. The prestigious award recognises Baker's influence on the aviation industry, demonstrating outstanding strategic thinking and innovative direction in shepherding the growth of Qatar Airways.