FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, July 21,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Qatar
Airways today finalized an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes,
providing the flag carrier's short- and medium-haul fleet with
improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable operations.
Company leaders announced the order for the 737-10, Boeing's
largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, in a signing ceremony
at the Farnborough International Airshow.
"We are honored that Qatar Airways has decided to add Boeing's
single-aisle family to its fleet, deepening our relationship with
this world-class airline," said Stan
Deal, Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO. "The
737-10 is ideally suited for Qatar Airways' regional network and
will provide the carrier with the most capable, most fuel-efficient
airplane in its class."
Seating up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,300 nautical
miles, the 737-10 is the largest airplane in the 737 MAX family,
offering greater fuel efficiency and the best per-seat economics of
any single-aisle airplane in the industry. The jet can cover 99% of
the world's single-aisle routes.
In January, Boeing and Qatar Airways announced a Memorandum of
Understanding for 737 MAX airplanes at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. In addition, the airline
became the global launch customer for the new 777-8 Freighter, with
an order for up to 50 freighters.
Qatar Airways operates more than 120 Boeing airplanes including
777 and 787 passenger jets along with 747 and 777 freighters.
A multi-award winning airline, Qatar Airways was announced
as the 'Airline of the Year' at the 2021 Skytrax World Airline
Awards. It was also named 'World's Best Business Class', 'World's
Best Business Class Airline Lounge', 'World's Best Business Class
Airline Seat', 'World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering' and
'Best Airline in the Middle East'.
The airline continues to stand alone at the top of the industry
having won the main prize for an unprecedented sixth time (2011,
2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2021).
Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations
worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport,
currently named 'Airport of the Year' by Skytrax World Airport
Awards 2022.
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Jessica Kowal
Boeing Media Relations – Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Jessica.M.Kowal@boeing.com
Nadine Fanous
Middle East Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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Boeing Media Relations
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