Qatar Airways has welcomed the latest generation ultra-modern, fuel-efficient Boeing 777-9 aircraft to Doha International Airport (DIA).
Present to share in the arrival of the aircraft was Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker and a host of other VIPs.
The aircraft, which is anticipated to join the award-winning airline’s fleet in the near future, will be the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine jet, delivering 20 percent lower fuel consumption and emissions than previous generation aircraft.
Key technologies enabling this efficiency are its new carbon-fibre composite wing, new engines and natural laminar flow nacelles.
Qatar Airways said in a statement that the 777-9 builds on the passenger-preferred and market-leading 777 and 787 Dreamliner families to deliver the flight experience of the future. Passengers and crew alike will enjoy a more comfortable cabin altitude, better humidity, a smoother ride, a wider cabin, larger windows and spacious architecture.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, said: “It was back in 2013 that Qatar Airways Group initially announced its planned investment in the Boeing’s latest-generation aircraft,”
“After visiting the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington in September 2018, we had the opportunity to view the 777-9 up close in person, but today marks the first chance for the airline and our esteemed VIP guests to witness our significant commitment to this incredible aircraft here in Qatar as it arrives for the first time.”
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Mr Stan Deal, said, “We are honoured by Qatar Airways’ enduring commitment to the 777-9 and to the partnership and innovation it represents. With its unprecedented improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions and new levels of comfort, we look forward to seeing the 777-9 delight Qatar Airway’s passengers for many years to come.”
For more information please visit QatarAirways.com.
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