FIA 2014: Qatar Airways finalise order for 50 777Xs
The 777X order, first announced as a commitment at the 2013 Dubai Airshow, was part of the largest product launch in commercial jetliner history.
In addition, the airline announced a commitment for 50 additional 777-9X purchase rights. If exercised, that would take Qatar's 777X order tally to 100 airplanes valued at $37.7 billion at list prices.
Qatar Airways also announced their intent to order four 777 Freighters (above) and options for four more, with a combined value of $2.4 billion at list prices.
"Qatar Airways continuously builds upon its successful fleet programme, and this latest announcement demonstrates the quality equipment we acquire to deliver on our signature Five-Star service," said His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways. "The Boeing 777 is the backbone of our fleet and is highly amenable to the standards Qatar Airways upholds. We look forward to building on our legacy with the next-generation 777-9X."
"Qatar Airways took delivery of its first 777 a few short years ago, and we are honored to see this partnership continue to grow and strengthen," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes president and CEO Ray Conner. "Today signifies a new chapter in our relationship with Qatar Airways' endorsement of the 777X, as well as their ongoing confidence in the value of the 777 Freighter. These orders validate the market-leading role that the 777 and now the 777X will continue to play in the Middle East's passenger and cargo market."
