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IATA QR | CAO QTR | Callsign QATAR

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways Towers
P.O.Box 22550
Doha - Qatar
Tel: +974-449-6000 / 621717
Fax: +974-462-1533 / 621533
www.qatarairways.com

Subsidiaries:
The Qatar Aircraft Catering Company|
Qatar Airways Holidays
United Media International
Qatar Duty Free
Qatar Aviation Services
Qatar Distribution Company
Qatar Executive

Ownership: Government of Qatar & private investors, (for details, please see below).

Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C. operating as Qatar Airways, is the flag carrier of Qatar. Qatar Airways is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world flying to more than 100 destinations with Doha International Airport as its main operating hub. The airline also operates one of the youngest fleets in the world (an average of 4 years).

Qatar Airways was incorporated in November 22, 1993. The airline commenced its operations on January 20, 1994 using a wet-leased Boeing 767-200ER from Kuwait Airways. It was originally owned by private members of the Al Thani royal family of Qatar. Subsequently was re-launched in 1997, under a new management team. Currently, the Government of Qatar holds 50% stake of Qatar Airways and the rest is held by private investors.
The airline employs more than 19,000 staff members covering the airline and its independent operating units, with 6,000 of them work for the latter.

Jul21

SR Technics and Qatar Airways sign contract for aircraft modification

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Zurich, SR Technics and Qatar Airways have signed a contract to modify the cabin layout& of three Airbus A321 and two A319 aircraft. The agreement further strengthens the relationship between SR Technics and Qatar Airways. Work is being carried out in Zurich, Switzerland, and will be completed by the end of 2010.

Jul19

Qatar Airways Selects Goodrich's Electric Braking System for 787 Dreamliner Fleet

Monday, July 19, 2010

Charlotte, N.C. & Farnborough International Airshow, Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Qatar Airways to supply wheels and electrically-actuated brakes for its Boeing 787 aircraft. Qatar Airways has 30 787 aircraft on order for delivery commencing in 2011.

Jul19

Bombardier Confirms Sale of Two Global 5000 Jets to Qatar Airways

Monday, July 19, 2010

Farnborough, Bombardier today confirmed that in March 2010, Qatar Airways placed firm orders for two Global 5000 aircraft, valued at approximately $90 million US, based on the 2010 list price for typically equipped aircraft. Read More

Jan12

Qatar Airways Statement On Newswire Misquote

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Doha, Qatar Airways advises that a news wire story issued yesterday by a news agency (Reuters) contained a misleading quote by the airline’s Executive Vice President Commercial Operations Mr Ali Al Rais. The quote implied that Qatar Airways was experiencing difficulty financing its aircraft.

Dec30

Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Four New Aircraft

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Doha, Qatar Airways has taken delivery of four new aircraft this month. With the largest delivery schedule in a single month for Qatar Airways, the two Boeing 777-200 Long Range aircraft and two Airbus A320s take the airline’s rapidly-growing fleet size up to 76 aircraft. Read More

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