Qatar Airways at Dubai Air Show 2009
Qatar Airways is making its largest ever presence at the Dubai Air Show – the Middle East’s premier aerospace event – taking place at Airport Expo in Dubai this week.
A brand new Boeing 777-200 Long Range aircraft flown in from the manufacturer’s base in Seattle, is on static display during the five-day event, which kicked off yesterday. Also on show is a Bombardier Challenger 605 aircraft, one of three corporate jets belonging to Qatar Airways’ recently set-up subsidiary, Qatar Executive. Together with a dedicated two-tier chalet and exhibition stand, this year’s event marks a significant presence for Qatar Airways – its largest ever in the show’s history.
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker is attending the event, which once again propels the award-winning airline into the international spotlight, showcasing its Five Star hospitality to visitors from around the world.
The Five Star-ranked carrier currently operates a modern fleet of 72 aircraft to 84 diverse business and leisure cities across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, South Asia, Far East and North America from its hub in Doha, capital of the State of Qatar.
One of the fastest growing airlines in the world which only launched operations in 1997, Qatar Airways currently has outstanding orders for more than 220 aircraft worth over US$40 billion.
