Qatar Airways World's 5 star airline

Qatar Airways was founded on November 22, 1993, when the reigning family wanted a national airline for the emirate of Qatar. The first flight was inaugurated on January 20, 1994. Originally, the airline used a leased Boeing 737-200. Two Airbus A310s followed, which proved to be too large. Those planes mainly served destinations in the Middle East. The company also acquired two used Boeing 727s and two Boeing 747SRs, which were used to reach London Gatwick, Male, Colombo and Bangkok.

The airline remained unproductive and created only losses, so in 1997 a new management was established in order to make Qatar Airways an airline following the successful example of Emirates. A new livery was created and an Airbus-only policy introduced. The old and ineffective aircraft were sold, new Airbuses bought (for long-haul flights A300s, for short-haul A320s).From that point on the airline expanded rapidly, even after 9/11. Destinations throughout Asia, Africa and Europe were added.

In 2002, the A330 was introduced to the fleet; In the consequent years, Qatar Airways became the launch customer for the A340-600HGW. At the same time, a new livery was introduced. Five Airbus A380 have been ordered for delivery starting in 2011. Other orders include the first Boeings in Qatar’s fleet, 20 777s, and 80 Airbus A350XWBs.In March 2007, Qatar finally won the right to fly daily to Melbourne. Qatar Airways on Sunday (Nov 11th, 2007) at the Dubai Airshow announced an order for 30 787 Dreamliners and five 777 Freighters.

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