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Qatar Airways (QA) on Wednesday celebrated the arrival of its 250th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 from Toulouse, France, the latest addition to the group’s growing fleet of passenger, Cargo and executive aircraft.
The landmark comes just 22 years after the carrier began operations as testament to the growth of an airline that has become world-leading, winning a host of awards, including the Skytrax World Airline of the Year accolade on no less than four occasions.
The new A350-900 joins the airline’s state-of-the-art fleet, where the average age of aircraft is less than five years old.
As of March 20, 2019, Qatar Airways’ fleet is made up of 203 passenger aircraft, 25 Cargo and 22 Qatar Executive jets.
Commenting on the achievement, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al Baker, said: “I am proud that we have reached this historic landmark of having a fleet that now numbers 250 aircraft. The delivery of our newest Airbus A350-900 is a mark of the outstanding growth we have seen over the last two decades, and to our commitment to flying only the newest and most technologically advanced aircraft in the world.
“Qatar Airways is moving forward with the rapid expansion of our global route network, an enhanced on board product offering in all cabin classes and, most importantly, taking delivery of the world’s most technologically advanced aircraft because we want our customers to have an unforgettable experience when they fly with us. This is an important moment in our growth and I look forward to seeing our fleet grow even more in the coming years.”
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