Airline celebrated the one year anniversary of A350 operations
(Posted 24th January 2016)
Qatar Airways wrapped up a successful presence at the airline industry’s first air show of the year in Bahrain on Saturday. Hundreds of guests were welcomed on board the three Qatar Airways display aircraft, dozens of high-level meetings with industry and political leaders took place and many international media interviews were conducted at the airline’s premium chalet.
Perhaps the highlight of the show was the celebration of the first year of operations of the A350, for which Qatar Airways was the global launch customer. In addition to the A350, Qatar Airways displayed two other aircraft at the show – the A380 super jumbo and a striking Gulfstream G650ER, the latest addition to the Qatar Executive fleet.
‘Qatar Airways is delighted to have once again participated in the Bahrain International Airshow, with our significant brand presence and the opportunity for us to showcase the best of our fleet‘ said Mr. Al Baker. ‘It is also a pleasure to network and bolster relationships with industry partners from international airlines and aircraft manufacturers in an exclusive airshow environment, against a backdrop of the latest trends and innovations in aerospace technology‘.
Pictured inside Qatar Executive’s new Gulfstream G650ER, are from left: Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker; Chairman Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, Mr. Abdullah Nasser Turki Al Subaey; Qatar Ambassador to Bahrain, H.E. Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani; and Qatar Minister of Transportation, His Excellency Mr. Jassim Al Sulaiti.
Discussing 2016 industry outlook with members of the media, Mr. Al Baker spelled out Qatar Airways’ plans for expansion, to include new services to Sydney and Adelaide in Australia, and Boston and Atlanta in the United States. Powering these new routes will be the continued introduction of new aircraft, at the rate of one plane every 10 days in 2016.
Qatar Airways took delivery of the very first A350 in December 2014, and started service in January 2015 between Doha and Frankfurt, Germany. The A350 is the latest design in aircraft technology, and sports the signature “Zorro” mask wind screen that distinguishes it from all other aircraft.
Hundreds of visitors and guests enjoyed traditional Qatar Airways hospitality during the show, including members of travel trade, media and global aviation enthusiasts. Qatar Airways hosted many tours of its aircraft, welcoming more than 300 people on board aircraft that represent the high standards and modern design of the rest of the fleet.
