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Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

October 15, 2018 Parker Davis

Qatar Airways continues to face struggles hampering their ambitious growth plans. In mid-2017, four countries suddenly cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, announcing all travel into and out of Qatar would be shut down indefinitely. Bahrain, Egypt,

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New York-JFK’s Ultra-Modern Aircraft Renaissance: Asiana Airlines Announces A350 Service to New York as Others Prepare to Send Newest Aircraft

October 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Asiana Airlines announced both in an Instagram post and on its website that it will be sending its Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft to New York in late October. ASIANA350, as the Seoul-based airline referred to its

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Qatar to Build A350XWB Stronghold at New York-JFK

August 2, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday that the first scheduled route for its new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft to the United States will be to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. New York’s primary international airport

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Airbus A350-1000 Arrives in the U.S. for the First Time

July 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The Airbus A350-1000, the largest variant of the A350 family, has reached a new milestone in its short flying career, landing in the United States for the first time. Operated by Qatar Airways, the launch

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Qatar Airways Displays Six Aircraft and Unveils New Executive Jet at Farnborough

July 17, 2018 John Flett

Qatar Airways has a dominating presence at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow with six aircraft on display, including the showpiece Airbus A350-1000, a Boeing 777-300ER, a Qatar Cargo Boeing 747-8F, a JetSuiteX Embraer E-135 (of

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Air Italy Looks to Disrupt Italian Market with First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery

May 12, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

At Boeing’s Everett facility on Friday, Air Italy took delivery of its first 737 MAX 8 aircraft, EI-GFY. The aircraft was unveiled and showed off to VIP dignitaries and guests and was met with plenty

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Trip Report: Comparing Qatar’s A350-900XWB Business Class with the 777-300ER QSuite

May 4, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

Two weeks ago, AirlineGeeks traveled to Doha, Qatar, for the 31st Annual IATA International Ground Handling Conference. This year’s conference, the first one to take place in the Middle East, was being hosted by Qatar

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The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha

April 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

On Monday, the 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) officially began at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The conference started with the playing of the Qatari national anthem. Among those in attendance was

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IATA Ground Handling Conference Welcomes Delegates to Doha

April 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Sunday night marked the unofficial first day of the IATA’s Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), held annually in a different city every year. This year, the city of Doha, Qatar was chosen as the designated city

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A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

March 11, 2018 Parker Davis

Qatar Airways announced on Wednesday they would report a “very large loss” for the current fiscal year as a result of a blockade placed on the nation by various other Middle East nations last June.

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Qatar Airways Open to Codeshare Discussions with American Airlines

March 1, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Despite the ongoing dispute between the big three airlines of Gulf nations in the Middle East and the U.S. airlines regarding the Open Skies agreement and the issue of government subsidies, Qatar Airways has announced

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Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

February 25, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

As the Gulf carriers continue to grow their fleets and expand their route networks, U.S. carriers continue to pursue their agendas in reversing the Open Skies agreement between the United States and the United Arab

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Trip Report: Flying Onboard the Delivery Flight of Qatar’s First A350-1000 from Toulouse to Doha

February 22, 2018 AirlineGeeks.com Staff

After a fantastic A350-1000 delivery gala dinner Tuesday night at the Airbus Delivery Center in Toulouse, AirlineGeeks was also invited to join Qatar Airways on the ferry flight to Doha for the very first Airbus

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Qatar Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse

February 21, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Qatar Airways was once again the launch customer for the newest variant of the Airbus A350 on Tuesday. After being the first customer to receive the Airbus A350-900 in January 2015, the CEO was determined

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Italy’s Meridiana Relaunches as Air Italy

February 19, 2018 John Flett

The Italian aviation market continues to provide headlines as it was announced on Monday that Sardinian-based carrier Meridiana would be rebranded as Air Italy with fleet expansion plans and a base at Milan Malpensa. The

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U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

January 29, 2018 Parker Davis

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is expected to announce tomorrow an agreement with Doha-based Qatar Airways in an attempt to resolve the ongoing dispute between the three U.S. legacy carriers and the gulf carriers.

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Qatar Airways Enters Codeshare Agreement with oneworld Partner, LATAM Airlines

August 2, 2017 Tomos Howells

Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced that it has entered in to a codeshare agreement with LATAM. This move has come as Qatar Airways plans to expand its South American route network and connectivity for its

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Can Qatar’s Loss Become Etihad and Emirates’ Gain?

June 7, 2017 Joe Pesek

When word got out earlier this week that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Egypt, Yemen and the Maldives were cutting diplomatic ties with Qatar, many in the Middle East went into a panic.

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Qatar Airways to Launch New Flights Between Doha and Cardiff

April 26, 2017 James Field

Cardiff Airport has announced that Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways will launch a new UK service to Doha from the Welsh city. The flights are due to start in 2018 and information regarding flight scheduling and

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Qatar Continues Planning for New Domestic Airline In India

April 18, 2017 Akhil Dewan

In an effort to compete with Emirates and Etihad within India, Doha-based Qatar Airways has been eyeing a large expansion by creating a new domestic airline within the Indian market. Last month, Qatar Airways CEO

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Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

New York-JFK’s Ultra-Modern Aircraft Renaissance: Asiana Airlines Announces A350 Service to New York as Others Prepare to Send Newest Aircraft

Qatar to Build A350XWB Stronghold at New York-JFK

Airbus A350-1000 Arrives in the U.S. for the First Time

Qatar Airways Displays Six Aircraft and Unveils New Executive Jet at Farnborough

Air Italy Looks to Disrupt Italian Market with First Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery

Trip Report: Comparing Qatar’s A350-900XWB Business Class with the 777-300ER QSuite

The 31st IATA Ground Handling Conference Opens in Doha

IATA Ground Handling Conference Welcomes Delegates to Doha

A Big Step Back for Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Open to Codeshare Discussions with American Airlines

Emirates Threatens to Pull $76 Billion Boeing Deal Amid Ongoing Dispute

Trip Report: Flying Onboard the Delivery Flight of Qatar’s First A350-1000 from Toulouse to Doha

Qatar Airways Receives First Airbus A350-1000 in Toulouse

Italy’s Meridiana Relaunches as Air Italy

U.S. Set to Announce Agreement with Qatar Airways, Ease Open Skies Dispute

Qatar Airways Enters Codeshare Agreement with oneworld Partner, LATAM Airlines

Can Qatar’s Loss Become Etihad and Emirates’ Gain?

Qatar Airways to Launch New Flights Between Doha and Cardiff

Qatar Continues Planning for New Domestic Airline In India

London’s Gatwick to Announce Plans for Second Runway Amid Capacity Issues

Hainan Airlines Puts its First Airbus A350-900 Into Service

Long-Haul Flights Boost London Gatwick’s Passenger Numbers in Busiest Ever September

Analysis: Qatar’s Aircraft Shortage is Causing Growing Pains

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