Qatar places ‘historic’ order with Boeing
Boeing has agreed an $18.6 billion deal with Qatar Airways for up to 100 aircraft.
The Doha-based carrier has signed a letter of intent for up to 60 737 Max 8 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices.
The airline also ordered 30 787 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs, valued at $11.7 billion.
The airline’s chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said the order was ‘a significant and historic aircraft order that will power our future growth for the years and the decades ahead’.
He said: "Boeing has proven to be a valuable partner, and today’s announcement is testament to our appreciation of the quality of their product and their dedication to providing world class customer service."
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Lisa joined Travel Weekly nearly 25 years ago as technology reporter and then sailed around the world for a couple of years as cruise correspondent, before becoming deputy editor. Now freelance, Lisa writes for various print and web publications, edits Corporate Traveller’s client magazine, Gateway, and works on the acclaimed Remembering Wildlife series of photography books, which raise awareness of nature’s most at-risk species and helps to fund their protection.
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