LE BOURGET, France, June 19,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways, one of the world's
leading air cargo carriers, announced a commitment today to
purchase five additional 777 Freighters from Boeing [NYSE: BA]. The
deal, valued at $1.8 billion at list
prices, was unveiled at the Paris Air Show and signed in the
presence of His Excellency Jassim Saif Ahmed Al-Sulaiti, Qatari
Minister of Transport and Communications.
When the purchase is finalized, it will be posted to Boeing's
Orders and Deliveries website.
"I am very pleased that Qatar Airways has today signed this
landmark order for five new Boeing 777 Freighters to add to our
cargo fleet," said His Excellency, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways Group. "It
will increase our 777 freighter fleet by a full 20 percent,
enabling us to further develop our business and offer new customers
the chance to experience a truly first-class logistics service.
This is an order that will propel our growth and, I firmly believe,
confirm us as the leading cargo operator in the world."
Qatar Airways has rapidly grown its air cargo operations to
serve more than 60 global destinations, becoming one of the top
international air freight operators in the world. The latest
freighter deal builds on the airline's 777 Freighter order book as
the airplane has become the backbone of Qatar Airways freighter
fleet. It currently operates 23 freighters, including 16 Boeing 777
Freighters.
"Qatar Airways continues to implement a bold vision to be the
world's leading air cargo carrier and we are thrilled that they
have again chosen to build that future with the Boeing 777
Freighter. It is a great testament to the airplane's unmatched
capabilities," said Kevin
McAllister, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial
Airplanes. "We are proud of our long-standing partnership with
Qatar Airways. We deeply appreciate their business and positive
impact on Boeing, our employees, suppliers and communities."
The 777 Freighter is the world's largest and most capable
twin-engine freighter. It can fly 4,970 nautical miles (9,200
kilometers) with a payload of 224,900 lbs (102,010 kg). The
airplane's long range translates into significant savings as fewer
stops mean lower landing fees, less congestion, lower cargo
handling costs and shorter delivery times.
Customers from around the world have ordered 217 777 Freighters
since the program began in 2005, including a record 45 units in
2018. Boeing is the air cargo market leader, providing over 90
percent of the dedicated freighter capacity around the world.
Qatar Airways also uses Boeing Global Services digital
solutions, including Maintenance Performance Toolbox, and Airplane
Health Management and flight deck solutions powered by Boeing
AnalytX. These solutions provide Qatar Airways personnel with
real-time access to maintenance, flight and aircraft performance
information to optimize efficiency and lower fleet operating
costs.
About Boeing:
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. The company supports commercial and
government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs
more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a
global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership,
Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for
its customers and invest in its people and future growth.
About Qatar Airways:
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar, is celebrating more than 20
years of Going Places Together with travellers across its more than
160 business and leisure destinations on board a modern fleet of
more than 250 aircraft. The world's fastest-growing airline will
add a number of exciting new destinations to its growing network
this year, including Lisbon,
Portugal; Langkawi, Malaysia; Davao, Philippines; and Mogadishu, Somalia.
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named
'World's Best Business Class' by the 2018 World Airline Awards,
managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.
It was also named 'Best Airline in the Middle East', 'World's Best First Class
Airline Lounge' and 'Best Business Class Seat', in recognition of
its ground-breaking Business Class experience, Qsuite. Qatar
Airways has been awarded the coveted "Skytrax Airline of the Year"
title, which is recognized as the pinnacle of excellence in the
airline industry, four times.
Qatar Airways Cargo, one of the world's leading international
air cargo carriers, serves more than 60 freighter destinations
worldwide via its world-class Doha
hub and also delivers freight to more than 160 key business and
leisure destinations globally on more than 250 aircraft. The Qatar
Airways Cargo fleet includes two Boeing 747-8 freighters, 16 Boeing
777 freighters and five Airbus A330 freighters.
Contact:
Paul Bergman (at Paris Air
Show)
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+ 1 206.724.7292
paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
Saffana Michael
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+9 7150-4590651
saffana.michael2@boeing.com
Qatar Airways Group
Corporate Communications Department
+974 4022 2200
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