Airbus A350

June 7th, 2022 10:40 AM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Sues Airbus for $1 Billion Following Grounding of About Two Dozen of Its A350s, Releases Statement

Qatar Airways is suing Airbus in a UK High Court over flaws with the protective coat of Airbus A350. The airline is suing the European planemaker for $1 billion in damages, following grounding of about two dozen of its A350s experiencing the flaws. Qatar Airways says that these flaws are a cause for safety concerns, but these claims have been denied by Airbus and European regulators.  On Thursday, 26th May,... Read More

January 21st, 2022 4:55 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airbus Cancels Qatar Airways’ A321neos Orders Amid Airbus A350 Dispute

Over the ongoing dispute between Qatar Airways and Airbus on the Airbus A350 paint degradation issue, Airbus cancelled the order of 50 Airbus A321neos it signed with Qatar Airways. The order was cancelled on January 20 while the pre-trial proceedings took place in British High Court. The aircraft manufacturer’s move to cancel a separate contract with Qatar Airways for a different aircraft model shows the intensity of dispute between the... Read More

January 11th, 2022 7:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Seeks $618 Mn Compensation From Airbus in Airbus A350 Paint Issue

According to a court document, Qatar Airways seeks more than $600 million in compensation from Airbus for surface faults on Airbus A350 jetliners. The Gulf carrier is also seeking British judges to force France-based aircraft manufacturer to cease attempting to deliver any more of the planes until a design flaw is remedied. For months, the two corporations have been at odds over damages on Airbus A350 jetliners such as blistered... Read More

December 2nd, 2021 10:29 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Leans Towards Boeing Aircraft in a Row Over Airbus A350 Paint Degradation Issue

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said that the airline would consider Boeing aircraft for all future needs in an unfortunate turn of events. He expressed his lack of interest in Airbus A350 aircraft in a keynote speech delivered at Aviation Club UK. Qatar Airways was looking forward to expanding its portfolio, primarily new generation freight solutions. The airline needed 30 aircraft for its fleet renewal program. The aircraft manufacturers... Read More

November 6th, 2021 10:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways to Temporarily Reinitiate the Airbus A380 Fleet

In the recent development of events, Qatar Airways is looking forward to ‘unwillingly’ reinitiating the service of 10 of its grounded Airbus A380 for a temporary period of time. The reinitiating is being planned as there has been a capacity shortage due to the grounding of A350s carriers as informed by the company. According to the plan as of now, the airline is going to launch its superjumbos A380s on... Read More

October 23rd, 2020 4:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Qatar Airways Takes Delivery of Three Airbus A350-1000

Qatar Airways on 22nd October has taken delivery of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, reaffirming its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft with 52 in its fleet. All three A350-1000 are fitted with the airline’s multi award-winning Business Class seat, Qsuite and will operate on strategic long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe. [caption id="attachment_18640" align="aligncenter" width="2560"] Qatar Airbus A350-1000 aircraft[/caption] Qatar Airways Group Chief... Read More

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