Qatar Airways Expands Boeing 777x Order At Farnborough Airshow

Qatar Airways has increased its order of Boeing 777X aircraft by 20 Boeing 777-9 planes on the second day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2024.

This addition brings the airline’s total order to 94 Boeing 777X commercial and cargo aircraft.

The deal includes a commitment for 40 additional GE9X engines and spare engines, along with a long-term services agreement.

“Qatar Airways is proud to announce an expansion to the existing Boeing 777X aircraft order with an additional 20, totalling 94 Boeing 777X aircraft. We, as the World’s Best Airline, are an industry leader and operate one of the youngest fleets, offering unparalleled innovation and quality. Keeping an eye on the future, we continue to ensure that all Qatar Airways passengers are only met with the best products and services available in the industry,” Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer said.

On the first day of the airshow, Qatar Airways unveiled its Qsuite Next Gen, which will be featured on the newly ordered Boeing 777-9 aircraft.

The updated business class suite includes features such as movable monitors with Bluetooth connectivity and larger lie-flat beds.

“Qatar Airways is a leader in our industry, and we are honored the airline added 20 more 777-9 jets to its large Boeing order book. We appreciate their confidence that Boeing’s market-leading widebody family will provide outstanding fuel efficiency and a superior passenger experience for its global operations,” Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO, Stephanie Pope added.

The airline operates a network of over 170 destinations worldwide.

The expansion of its Boeing 777X order will contribute to maintaining its fleet as one of the youngest in the industry.

“We are pleased to extend our partnership with Qatar Airways to support the airline’s commitment to an excellent customer experience and best-in-class efficiency. The GE9X is the world’s most powerful and most fuel-efficient turbofan and we look forward to continuing to support the growth of the Qatar Airways family with this technology,” GE Aerospace President and CEO, Commercial Engines and Services, Russell Stokes said.