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U.S. Airlines and Qatar Airways Meet with President Trump to Pursue Stronger Deal

July 19, 2019 Parker Davis

Executives from America’s largest airlines met with President Trump and Vice President Pence on Thursday in Washington D.C. with the hopes of encouraging a more substantial deal governing the behavior of the Middle Eastern Gulf

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Boeing and Qatar Airways Finalize 777F Order

July 12, 2019 Jordan Green

Qatar Airways finalized an order for five Boeing 777 freighters at a ceremony in held at the White House in Washington, D.C. President Trump was on hand to witness the parties sign the agreement. with

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Qatar Airways Begins New A350-1000 Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

June 3, 2019 Parker Davis

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport became the second in the U.S. to receive Airbus A350-1000 service as Qatar Airways flight 729 touched down at 3:15 p.m. June 1. Just an hour later, Houston’s George Bush

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Qatar Airways Looks to Take Further Hold of India Market

May 21, 2019 Parker Davis

Just over a month ago, India’s Jet Airways ceased all flights after running out of the funds necessary to continue operating. That shutdown had effects across the airline’s route network. While that network did include

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Qatar Airways Receives 250th Aircraft

March 25, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Last week, an A350-900 was ferried from Airbus’ facilities in Toulouse, France to Qatar Airways’ home in Doha, representing the 250th aircraft to be delivered to the Qatari flag carrier. Just a few planes down,

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Qatar Airways Schedules A350-1000 XWB on Aircraft’s Third U.S. Route

January 2, 2019 Thomas Pallini

Qatar Airways is expanding its Airbus A350-1000 operation, sending its newest aircraft to Dallas for the summer 2019 season, according to Routes Online. Slated to join the route on July 1, 2019, the aircraft will

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U.S. Airlines Reignite Concerns with Qatar Airways over Air Italy Expansion

December 23, 2018 John Flett

Qatar Airways is hitting back at allegations that they are subsidizing Air Italy by providing ‘free’ aircraft and engaging in anti-competitive practices. The Financial Times reported the allegations by incoming U.S. House of Representatives Transportation

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Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 Years of New York Service

December 4, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Qatar Airways celebrated an anniversary this past November, marking 10-years of the airline serving New York City via John F. Kennedy International Airport. Celebrating the important milestone in style, Qatar held a private gala on

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Qatar Airways Inks Interline Agreement with Massachusetts’ Cape Air

November 15, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Qatar Airways has entered into an interline partnership with Massachusetts-based Cape Air, following alongside its American codeshare partner JetBlue Airways. Known for its regional service throughout the Northeastern United States, Cape Air operates a fleet

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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,

Planes

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

Trip Reports

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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U.S. Airlines and Qatar Airways Meet with President Trump to Pursue Stronger Deal

Boeing and Qatar Airways Finalize 777F Order

Qatar Airways Begins New A350-1000 Service to Dallas/Fort Worth

Qatar Airways Looks to Take Further Hold of India Market

Qatar Airways Receives 250th Aircraft

Qatar Airways Schedules A350-1000 XWB on Aircraft’s Third U.S. Route

U.S. Airlines Reignite Concerns with Qatar Airways over Air Italy Expansion

Qatar Airways Celebrates 10 Years of New York Service

Qatar Airways Inks Interline Agreement with Massachusetts’ Cape Air

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

Opinion: Chinese Crackdown on Cathay Pacific Sets Bad Precedent

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United Suspends Two International Routes

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Struggling Malaysia Airlines Receives New Capital Injection