Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C., operating as Qatar Airways, is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar. Headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha, the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, linking over 100 international destinations across Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America and Oceania from its base in Doha, using a fleet of more than 100 aircraft.
The airline has more than 30,000 staff, with 17,000 people employed directly and a further 13,000 in its subsidiaries. On October 8, 2012, CEO Akbar Al Baker announced that Qatar Airways would join the Oneworld alliance. The carrier became a full member just one year later on October 30, 2013.
The airline has more than 30,000 staff, with 17,000 people employed directly and a further 13,000 in its subsidiaries. On October 8, 2012, CEO Akbar Al Baker announced that Qatar Airways would join the Oneworld alliance. The carrier became a full member just one year later on October 30, 2013.
History
Qatar Airways was established on November 22, 1993. The airline started its operations on January 20, 1994, using a wet-leased Boeing 767-200ER from Kuwait Airways. It was originally owned privately by members of the royal family of Qatar. Then it was re-launched in 1997, under a new management team. Currently, the government of Qatar holds 50% stake in the airline with the rest held by private investors.
On March 24, 1997, Qatar Airways took possession of its first Airbus A300-600 aircraft on lease from AWAS in new Qatar Airways livery. On February 1, 1999, it took delivery of its first new Airbus A320 aircraft (A7-ABR) on lease from Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE).
In May 2002, the Government of Qatar withdrew from Gulf Air. At that time, fast-growing Qatar Airways had 21 aircraft.
On May 10, 2003, Qatar Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 aircraft (A7-ACA). On January 11, 2004, at the Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways placed orders for Airbus A380s and A340-600s. Its first A340 was delivered on September 8, 2006.
On June 18, 2007, Qatar Airways became the launch customer for the Airbus A350 when it ordered 80 aircraft worth US$16 billion, at the Paris Air Show. On June 27, 2007, Qatar Airways made its first flight to the United States when it began service to New York.
On November 11, 2007, Qatar Airways ordered 60 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners and 32 Boeing 777s. On November 29, 2007, the airline's first Boeing 777-300ER arrived at Doha.
On February 3, 2009, the airline took delivery of its first Boeing 777-200LR.
On June 15, 2009, at the Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways ordered 20 Airbus A320 and 4 Airbus A321 aircraft worth $1.9bn.
On October 12, 2009, the company completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from natural gas, and on December 1, 2009, Qatar Airways' first scheduled flight to Australia arrived in Melbourne.
On May 18, 2010, the airline put its first Boeing 777F (A7-BFA) into service, with a flight from Doha to Amsterdam. The aircraft had been delivered on May 14, 2010.
Qatar Airways is expanding. The airline has launched 22 new destinations since 2010, with nine more destinations announced: Ankara, Aleppo, Bangalore, Barcelona, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Hanoi, Montreal, Nice, Phuket, São Paulo, Shiraz, Kolkata, Medina, Oslo, Sofia, Stuttgart, Venice and Tokyo. Qatar Airways also expected to launch Baku, Tblisi, and Entebbe during 2011. These new routes will bring the number of destinations Qatar Airways serves from 85 to 110 worldwide.
In November 2011 at the Dubai Airshow, the airline announced an order of 55 Airbus planes: 50 A320neo and 5 A380, in addition to two Boeing 777 freighters.
In October 2012, Qatar Airways revealed its new route destination to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
On October 8, 2012, Qatar Airways announced its intention to join the Oneworld alliance.
On December 13, 2012, Qatar Airways began Boeing 787 Dreamliner service from Doha to London Heathrow.
In February 2013, Qatar Airways launched its European Customer Service, which is located in Wrocław, Poland.
On November 17, 2013, the first day of the Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways announced its intention to purchase 50 Boeing 777-9X.
Qatar Airways was established on November 22, 1993. The airline started its operations on January 20, 1994, using a wet-leased Boeing 767-200ER from Kuwait Airways. It was originally owned privately by members of the royal family of Qatar. Then it was re-launched in 1997, under a new management team. Currently, the government of Qatar holds 50% stake in the airline with the rest held by private investors.
On March 24, 1997, Qatar Airways took possession of its first Airbus A300-600 aircraft on lease from AWAS in new Qatar Airways livery. On February 1, 1999, it took delivery of its first new Airbus A320 aircraft (A7-ABR) on lease from Singapore Aircraft Leasing Enterprise (SALE).
In May 2002, the Government of Qatar withdrew from Gulf Air. At that time, fast-growing Qatar Airways had 21 aircraft.
On May 10, 2003, Qatar Airways took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 aircraft (A7-ACA). On January 11, 2004, at the Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways placed orders for Airbus A380s and A340-600s. Its first A340 was delivered on September 8, 2006.
On June 18, 2007, Qatar Airways became the launch customer for the Airbus A350 when it ordered 80 aircraft worth US$16 billion, at the Paris Air Show. On June 27, 2007, Qatar Airways made its first flight to the United States when it began service to New York.
On November 11, 2007, Qatar Airways ordered 60 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners and 32 Boeing 777s. On November 29, 2007, the airline's first Boeing 777-300ER arrived at Doha.
On February 3, 2009, the airline took delivery of its first Boeing 777-200LR.
On June 15, 2009, at the Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways ordered 20 Airbus A320 and 4 Airbus A321 aircraft worth $1.9bn.
On October 12, 2009, the company completed the world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by a fuel made from natural gas, and on December 1, 2009, Qatar Airways' first scheduled flight to Australia arrived in Melbourne.
On May 18, 2010, the airline put its first Boeing 777F (A7-BFA) into service, with a flight from Doha to Amsterdam. The aircraft had been delivered on May 14, 2010.
Qatar Airways is expanding. The airline has launched 22 new destinations since 2010, with nine more destinations announced: Ankara, Aleppo, Bangalore, Barcelona, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Copenhagen, Hanoi, Montreal, Nice, Phuket, São Paulo, Shiraz, Kolkata, Medina, Oslo, Sofia, Stuttgart, Venice and Tokyo. Qatar Airways also expected to launch Baku, Tblisi, and Entebbe during 2011. These new routes will bring the number of destinations Qatar Airways serves from 85 to 110 worldwide.
In November 2011 at the Dubai Airshow, the airline announced an order of 55 Airbus planes: 50 A320neo and 5 A380, in addition to two Boeing 777 freighters.
In October 2012, Qatar Airways revealed its new route destination to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
On October 8, 2012, Qatar Airways announced its intention to join the Oneworld alliance.
On December 13, 2012, Qatar Airways began Boeing 787 Dreamliner service from Doha to London Heathrow.
In February 2013, Qatar Airways launched its European Customer Service, which is located in Wrocław, Poland.
On November 17, 2013, the first day of the Dubai Airshow, Qatar Airways announced its intention to purchase 50 Boeing 777-9X.
Company affairs and identity
Divisions
Qatar Airways has many divisions including: Qatar Aircraft Catering Company, Doha International Airport, Qatar Airways Holidays, United Media Int, Qatar Duty Free, Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Distribution Company, and Qatar Executive.
Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo, the airlines freight branch, has ordered three Boeing 777F. The first Boeing 777F was delivered to the airline in on May 14, 2010, and has freight facilities able to handle 750,000 tonnes of cargo per annum during its first development phase. The Boeing 777F will be used primarily on Qatar Airways' Far East and European routes and will be supplemented by Airbus A300-600F freighters operating on regional routes feeding the airline's hub.
Dedicated cargo flights to Cairo International Airport were launched in June 2009 complementing the passenger services already operated.
On August 18, 2010, the airline launched its first US dedicated cargo service from its hub in Doha to Chicago with a stop-over in Amsterdam, Netherlands using Boeing 777 freighter aircraft.
Qatar Airways Cargo is poised to replace its Airbus A300-600F freighters with new-build Airbus A330-200Fs after concluding a lease deal with BOC Aviation. The carrier is also negotiating a larger deal for either new or converted Airbus A330 freighters.
Qatar Executive
Qatar Executive is a corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways, with its own livery, sporting a white fuselage with a slightly smaller Oryx painted in the airline's traditional colours of burgundy and gray.
The Royal fleet of Qatar Amiri Flight also are painted in full Qatar Airways livery, although they are not part of the airline or Qatar Executive.
Natural gas to liquid fuel demonstration
On October 12, 2009, a Qatar Airways Airbus A340-600 conducted the world's first commercial passenger flight using a mixture of kerosene and synthetic Gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuel, produced from natural gas, on its flight from London's Gatwick Airport to Doha. The experiment's purpose was to demonstrate the viability of jet fuel made from a source not subject to rapidly fluctuating oil prices. In addition, positioning natural gas in particular as an alternative source of jet fuel is in the interests of the Qatari government; Qatar is the world's leading exporter of natural gas. However, some experts believe that GTL fuel is likely to remain a marginal choice due to an expensive production process.
Cabin crew
The airline has over 120 nationalities among its cabin crew.
Sponsorships
In July 2013, Qatar Airways became FC Barcelona's primary shirt sponsor. CEO Akbar Al Baker said : "We are delighted to form this alliance with FC Barcelona, the biggest football club in the world". In April 2013, Qatar Airways became Anorthosis Famagusta's shirt sponsor.
Fleet
As of March 2014, the Qatar Airways fleet consists of the following aircraft with an average age of 5.1 years:
Divisions
Qatar Airways has many divisions including: Qatar Aircraft Catering Company, Doha International Airport, Qatar Airways Holidays, United Media Int, Qatar Duty Free, Qatar Aviation Services, Qatar Distribution Company, and Qatar Executive.
Cargo
Qatar Airways Cargo, the airlines freight branch, has ordered three Boeing 777F. The first Boeing 777F was delivered to the airline in on May 14, 2010, and has freight facilities able to handle 750,000 tonnes of cargo per annum during its first development phase. The Boeing 777F will be used primarily on Qatar Airways' Far East and European routes and will be supplemented by Airbus A300-600F freighters operating on regional routes feeding the airline's hub.
Dedicated cargo flights to Cairo International Airport were launched in June 2009 complementing the passenger services already operated.
On August 18, 2010, the airline launched its first US dedicated cargo service from its hub in Doha to Chicago with a stop-over in Amsterdam, Netherlands using Boeing 777 freighter aircraft.
Qatar Airways Cargo is poised to replace its Airbus A300-600F freighters with new-build Airbus A330-200Fs after concluding a lease deal with BOC Aviation. The carrier is also negotiating a larger deal for either new or converted Airbus A330 freighters.
Qatar Executive
Qatar Executive is a corporate jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways, with its own livery, sporting a white fuselage with a slightly smaller Oryx painted in the airline's traditional colours of burgundy and gray.
The Royal fleet of Qatar Amiri Flight also are painted in full Qatar Airways livery, although they are not part of the airline or Qatar Executive.
Natural gas to liquid fuel demonstration
On October 12, 2009, a Qatar Airways Airbus A340-600 conducted the world's first commercial passenger flight using a mixture of kerosene and synthetic Gas-to-liquids (GTL) fuel, produced from natural gas, on its flight from London's Gatwick Airport to Doha. The experiment's purpose was to demonstrate the viability of jet fuel made from a source not subject to rapidly fluctuating oil prices. In addition, positioning natural gas in particular as an alternative source of jet fuel is in the interests of the Qatari government; Qatar is the world's leading exporter of natural gas. However, some experts believe that GTL fuel is likely to remain a marginal choice due to an expensive production process.
Cabin crew
The airline has over 120 nationalities among its cabin crew.
Sponsorships
In July 2013, Qatar Airways became FC Barcelona's primary shirt sponsor. CEO Akbar Al Baker said : "We are delighted to form this alliance with FC Barcelona, the biggest football club in the world". In April 2013, Qatar Airways became Anorthosis Famagusta's shirt sponsor.
Fleet
As of March 2014, the Qatar Airways fleet consists of the following aircraft with an average age of 5.1 years:
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