Qatar Airways : QR : QTR

• Les analyses approfondies ont bien démontré qu'Emirates, dans sa stratégie de développer son "hub-carrefour", Nord-Sud / Sud-Nord : Est-Ouest / Ouest-Est, avec un aspect 'point de transit touristique', a assuré sa croissance rapide et apparemment solide, par le fait de prendre les clients aux points de départ et de destination aux autres Cies. 'traditionnelles', partout sur le globe, et en Europe, où la concurrence fait rage depuis un certain temps, et où il y a des aéroports fortement "slot-restricted" / 'à restriction sévère de créneaux horaires' ;
  
• certaines cies. sont fatiguées de subir cette stratégie, sans pouvoir riposter efficacement ;
  
• on a vu que certains pays ont reçu une aide de la part de leur Gouvernement respectif, notamment dans le cas de l'Allemagne, qui refuses des demandes de lignes et / ou de destinations formulées par Emirates (et d'autres Cies. aériennes des Emirats, ... telles que Qatar Airways) ;
  
• ceci ne peut pas être une soultion durable dans le contexte de la mondialisation ;
  
• Lufthansa n'aime pas trop ces interventions politiques ;
  
• un manière de riposter est celle (quand on en a la possibilité) de développer les capacités en terme de PUC ;
  
• pour contrer Emirates, l'appareil de choix ne saurait être que l'A380 ;
  
• et, étant donné que Lufthansa a vu a quel point Airbus fait 'de la diplomatie' au bénéfice d'Emirates, qui essaie toujours de se positionner en tant que Client de Lancement, ou, d'une façon qi lui apporte les avantages de Client de Lancement, la Cie. allemande décide de tenter ses chances en optant pour cette approche, aussi !
  

Jeannot a écrit:Rumeur prise sur Airliners. LHA négocie avec Airbus pour prendre d'autres 380s at pourrait aussi être le client du 900

Jeannot a écrit:Même si je vous donne le lien...

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Jeannot a écrit:Je le souhaite. La rumeur court depuis quelques jours... Mais au Bourget on attendait aussi ce type de commandes. Alors... Il semble que, comme à l'accoutumée, TC pourrait bien avoir sorti son clairon...

• (i) (avec Emirates? ) quelques commandes d'A380 (ceux non passés au Bourget ?) ;
  
• (ii) 'préchauffé' des clients qui vont commander des A350-XWB, .... y compris de nombreux exemplaires de la variante -1000 !
  

Industry speculation that Cargolux's 747-8F contractual wrangle with Boeing is linked to a lingering dispute between 35% shareholder Qatar Airways and the US airframer about 787 compensation is unfounded, Flightglobal has learned.

Sources said the dispute is more likely centred on how General Electric is handling the engine upgrades required to address performance deficits in the 747-8's GEnx-2B engines.

Cargolux informed Boeing less than three days before its first 747-8F was due to be handed over at a glitzy ceremony in Seattle on 19 September that it was suspending the acceptance process. Both the airline and the airframer blamed the last-minute U-turn on "unresolved contractual issues", and Cargolux said the decision to reject the delivery of its first two 747-8s was made at a board of directors meeting on 16 September.

Speculation among some industry observers linked the move to influence from newly installed shareholder Qatar Airways and its desire to use the Cargolux delivery as a way to bring Boeing to bear regarding compensation for its 787 delivery delays.

However, sources indicate that there is no dispute between Qatar Airways and Boeing in respect of 787 delay compensation. Sources point to a more likely influence being Qatar Airways' knowledge of the 747-8 performance shortfall and related compensation terms as a result of managing the purchase of two 747-8I VIP aircraft for the Qatar government.

GE and Boeing are developing a performance improvement package (PIP) to address just over half of the 2.7% fuel burn shortfall suffered by the 747-8's GEnx-2B67.

However, service-entry of the PIP is believed to be at least two years away - with customers being asked to pay for the upgrade.

The engine will need additional upgrades to redress the balance of the performance deficit, and there is the prospect of an additional charge being made for this PIP.

Boeing and Cargolux declined to comment on the status of the negotiations, beyond saying that they were "continuing to work" on the deliveries and were in "constructive dialogue". Qatar Airways declined to comment about the speculation regarding its influence on the talks.

A dispute that has held up Boeing's first delivery of a stretched model of its 747 jumbo jet could be resolved when the chief executive of Qatar Airways visits Boeing on Friday.

The delivery, scheduled to take place 10 days ago, had to be scrapped at the last minute when the customer, Luxembourg-based freight carrier Cargolux, refused to accept delivery.

The surprise move came immediately after Qatar Airways finalised the purchase of a 35 percent stake in Cargolux, triggering speculation the 747-8 Freighter had become a bargaining chip in negotiations over delays affecting another plane, the 787 Dreamliner.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker, seen as one of the aerospace industry's biggest tormentors, is scheduled to travel to Seattle on Friday to take delivery of a Boeing 777-200LR long-range jet.

Al Baker, who once said Boeing was run by "bean counters and lawyers," has established a reputation as a scourge of the aircraft industry, keeping manufacturers and media in suspense at air shows and heaping criticism on Boeing, Airbus and other aerospace suppliers.

Any deal over 747-8 delays would need Al Baker's approval.

Seattle-based aerospace analyst Scott Hamilton, who closely follows the two Boeing programmes, said Cargolux and Boeing had reached the outlines of a deal on compensation payments for 747-8 delays, allowing delivery to proceed next month.

"It is important to get the 747-8 delivered as much as the 787. It has been delayed for two years and they need to get the airplane out and get cash coming in to the company," Hamilton said.

Boeing declined to comment on the likelihood of a deal.

"We continue to talk and continue to be optimistic and look forward to delivering the airplane," a Boeing spokesman said.

Boeing had to scrap plans for a loud musical bash last week to mark the inaugural delivery of the first stretched jumbo after Cargolux refused to take delivery, in an unusual snub for the hand-over of a new aircraft.

The 787 Dreamliner reached its first customer, All Nippon Airways, earlier this week, but the flagship 787 and revamped 747 are both two to three years behind schedule. Qatar has ordered 30 787s.

Having been forced to cancel a concert for workers for the delivery of its first 747-8 last week, Boeing hopes to inject some sparkle into the delivery of Qatar's 100th Boeing aircraft at a special ceremony at its Everett production plant, 30 miles (48 km) north of Seattle.

But the aborted 747-8 delivery has left some bruised egos at the plant, as well as anxieties over the timing of revenues.

"It was hugely embarrassing not only because of all the effort they put into the ceremonies and fun going around it, but when you have a launch customer refuse to take an airplane it is serious," Hamilton said.

Qatar bought its first Boeing 707 in 1977, the same year that Cargolux ordered its first 747.

Oui ! Il cherche à faire oublier le ridicule dont ils s'est couvert, en voulant imposer son "scoop", ... qui n'en fut pas un !

Boeing has resolved the financial squabble that delayed the first delivery of its 747-8 freighter, and launch customer Cargolux will take the new jumbo jet "around Oct. 12," a board member for the carrier said Friday.

Akbar Al Baker, the chief executive of Qatar Airways and a director of Cargolux, said at a press conference in Everett that the dispute that held up delivery was not with Boeing but with GE, which makes the 747-8 engines.

Qatar Airways has owned 35 percent of Cargolux since this summer, giving the Gulf carrier heavy influence over the European air cargo hauler.

Al Baker was visiting Everett for a long-planned celebration of Boeing's delivery of a 777-200LR to the Gulf airline.

The first two 747-8 freighters were set to be delivered to air freight carrier Cargolux of Luxembourg Sept. 19, but the big celebration was canceled three days beforehand, after Al Baker and two other Qatar representatives joined the Cargolux board and rejected the deliveries due to "unresolved contractual issues."

Al-Baker said Cargolux previously hadn't negotiated adequate compensation for a 2.7 percent shortfall in the promised fuel efficency of the GE engines.

"Unfortunately, the management of Cargolux did not take the action they should have taken," Al Baker said.

"As we sit on the board (of Cargolux), we have a full right to object if we find something that isn't fair. That's all we did."

The dispute involved compensation for a 2.7 percent shortfall in the promised fuel efficiency of the jet's initial GE engines, Al Baker said.

"The engine is under-performing," Al Baker said. "The issue was very strongly raised and was negotiated by the board of Cargolux. They had to comply."

Al Baker declined to give details on how the issue was resolved.

GE spokeswoman Deb Case said last week the engine-maker is designing a "performance improvement package" that is expected to be ready for engines installed from late 2013 onward. But all 747-8s built before then will have the fuel-efficiency shortfall.

Those issues had been known for many months, but the question of compensation was re-opened again after Al Baker joined the board.

The event to celebrate delivery of Qatar's 777 — the 100th airliner, including both Airbus and Boeing jets, to join the Gulf carrier's fleet — was originally scheduled for Friday morning, but at the last minute was pushed into the afternoon.

Boeing said this was due to "technical difficulties with the airplane."

Al Baker has a well-earned reputation for upsetting every major aircraft manufacturer with last-minute shifts of direction that are usually resolved through financial compensation.

At the Paris Air Show in 2009, he lashed into Boeing, threatening to cancel his order for 30 Dreamliners and complaining publicly that the company was run by "bean counters and lawyers."

At this year's Paris Air Show, he said all that had been resolved.

At the 2010 Farnborough Air Show in London, he let down Bombardier, which had expected a big boost to its new CSeries jet program with a key order from Qatar. Al Baker backed away when engine-maker Pratt & Whitney wouldn't provide the maintenance cost guarantees he wanted for that jet's new geared turbofan engine.

He said Friday in Everett that a CSeries order may be reconsidered later but is not now under active discussion.

In Paris this year, he spoke out against Airbus for its decision to delay its proposed A350-1000 by two years and to modify the design with a new Rolls-Royce.

He called the European planemaker's rationale for the shift "garbage," and hinted that Qatar, the A350-1000 launch customer, might look to Boeing's 777 instead. Then, after saying at the Air Show that he would nevertheless order some Airbus jets, he left Paris without doing so.

On Friday in Everett, he said that he has in, fact ordered some additional A380 superjumbo jets,but that the number will not be announced until the Dubai Air Show in November.

But he reiterated his disatisfaction with the A350-1000.

"We do not feel that airplane will do what it is supposed to do," he said.

That's good news for Boeing, which is planning an upgrade to its 777, dubbed 777X, to fend off possible competition from the Airbus jet.

Al Baker said Qatar will closely study whatever design Boeing comes up with.

"We will wait to see," he said. "We have absolute confidence in Boeing and its fine aircraft and of course we will be interested."

The 777 Al-Baker took Friday is the airline's 27th and it has 13 more on order.

Following the delivery of its new Dreamliner this week, Boeing executives will be greatly relieved to finally get their new jumbo jet delivered too.

After Cargolux's postponement of the first deliveries, the 747-8 was further set back a week later when Atlas Airways outright canceled three of its 12 orders for the new jet, citing "performance considerations" on the early planes off the production line.

Oui ! Et ATLAS n'avait pas besoin de 'l'influence par correspondance' de Qatar ! ;)

But Atlas said it will still take three deliveries of other 747-8s this year, and Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific should also take some by year end. Now Cargolux is back on the list to join them.

• Commande de 380 lors du salon de Dubai
  
• Pour l'instant pas intéressé par le 777 "évolué"
  
• toujours des doutes sur les performances réelles du 350-1000
  
• le 787 de Qatar dera un "must"
  

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While [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] was the big news item at a Boeing-Qatar Airways event Friday, the ceremony was actually intended to mark delivery of the carrier’s 100th airliner, a Boeing 777-200LR.

“This aircraft type quickly became the backbone of our long-haul fleet,” Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said. “This is an airplane that can take us anywhere in the world we want from our hub in Doha (Qatar).”

they received is one of our 777s. … They started off 10 years ago and here they are today one of the premium airlines in the world.”

In other airplane news, Al Baker said Qatar Airways expects to get its first [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] around the middle of next year. He said that was delayed from a recent expectation of February because of certification issues with some of the equipment the airline plans to instal in the aircraft.

“It will be the most luxurious 787 flying in the sky. I promise you that,” Al Baker said. But he declined to elaborate, saying the airline would release details at the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien] exhibition, in March.

Asked about potential interest in Boeing’s planned upgraded 777, Al Baker said he would have to wait to see what Boeing does. He also reiterated concerns about Airbus’ competing [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien]-1000, saying: “We do not feel confident that that aircraft will do what it is proposed to.”

Al Baker also said Qatar Airways has ordered more super-jumbo Airbus [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], but won’t publicly announce the order until the [Vous devez être inscrit et connecté pour voir ce lien], in November.

SEVRIEN a écrit:Bonsoir, chers tous. Merci, Jeannot.
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Pour les commentaires, le post ci-dessus, sur le même sujet (autre article), couvre pas mal d'aspects, et, sans doute, tous ceux traités dans l'article de "Flight International" !

Mais j'amerais qu'on nous confirme, une fois pour toutes, si la participation de Qatar chez Cargolux est de 35% ou de 25% ! :| ;)

Il reconnaît, maintenant , le chiffre de 35% ! ;)

Spanair ultima un acuerdo para vender el 49% de la compañía a Qatar Airways

La aerolínea Spanair ultima un acuerdo con la compañía Qatar Airways, para que sea su socio industrial y tome el 49% de las acciones, según fuentes cercanas a la operación. Spanair lleva más de un año tratando de encontrar un inversor. A finales de 2010 ya se hablaba de que la firma que preside Ferran Soriano buscaba entre las compañías de los Emiratos Árabes. Fuentes de Spanair añadieron que las negociaciones siguen con varias compañías.

La aerolínea de bandera catalana encargó a Lazard la búsqueda de un socio industrial, una búsqueda que parece haber recalado en la compañía qatarí. Tanto la Generalitat como el Ayuntamiento de Barcelona han apoyado económicamente a la empresa. Más de la mitad del capital está actualmente en manos públicas. En septiembre la Generalitat concedió el último préstamo participativo de 56 millones de euros a la compañía, que cerró 2010 con unas pérdidas de 115,72 millones de euros. El consejero de Economía, Andreu Mas-Colell, insinuó ese mismo mes que no habría más fondos públicos para operaciones similares.

Se prevé que Spanair, que ha llevado a cabo un proceso de reconversión que ha incluido la reducción de flota y cambios en las rutas menos rentables, cerrará 2011 también en rojo, aunque con menos pérdidas. Los fondos propios negativos de la aerolínea alcanzaron los 168,2 millones de euros en 2010. El año pasado Soriano señaló la necesidad de incorporar a un socio industrial que aportara entre 150 y 170 millones para realizar vuelos de largo alcance con la marca Spanair.

Qatar Airways, which is the second-largest carrier in the Middle East, has announced plans to place a multi-billion-dollar aircraft order at November's Dubai Air Show.

This is especially newsworthy, as Qatar Airways already has placed orders for more than 200 new aircraft, which has been estimated to be worth USD$40 billion.

The carrier also is planning to officially announce a new route to Helsinki, Finland, to add to their flights to Oslo, Copenhagen and Stockholm.

Qatar Airways now operates approximately 100 aircraft to more than 100 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the Asia-Pacific region and North and South America.
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10/31/2011

Jeannot a écrit:Après le gros contrat ouverture des discussions, ce lundi, entre Boeing et Emirates sur le futur...

After The Deal A Chat About The Future

What do Boeing and Emirates do a day after signing a deal for 50 firm 777-300ERs and options for 20 more (a mere $26 billion if all options are exercised)? They talk about more aircraft.

Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO and President, James Albaugh, says talks with Emirates, including the airline's boss, Tim Clark, will take place on Monday about the so called 777X, the end-of-decade update to the 777 Boeing, has signalled it plans to put into the market.

The 777X -- expected to come in a -8X and -9X version -- would feature a new wing and new engine. [url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?topicName=dubai_2011&id=news/awx/2011/11/13/awx_11_13_2011_p0-393696.xml&headline=Emirates Embarks On New Growth Phase]Clark wants the aircraft performance to allow the airline to transport 360 passengers with cargo from Dubai to Los Angeles, while delivering lower fuel burn[/url].

But what could become the main area of disagreement is potentially not the aircraft performance, but its timeline. Clark wants the 777X to be ready around 2017, when the 777-300ER fleet replacement cycle gets going. [url=http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_generic.jsp?topicName=dubai_2011&id=news/awx/2011/11/12/awx_11_12_2011_p0-393636.xml&headline=Boeing Capital To Play Larger Sales Role]Boeing is looking at an end-of-decade date[/url], so a tad later than Emirates might like.

One issue that could dictate how patient Clark is could be the performance and timeliness of the Airbus A350-1000.

Beau résumé...

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Airbus poursuit ses discussions avec la compagnie Qatar Airways pour de nouvelles commandes, a déclaré lundi le directeur commercial de l'avionneur européen, John Leahy, au salon aéronautique de Dubaï.

2011 AFP

5 à 7 Airbus A380-800 supplémentaires, pour monder sa 'flotte' en gestation de cet appareil à 10 à 12 appareils ?

Quelques A-NEO (Franchement, il pourrait faire mieux ! ) ?

Pourquoi pas une poignée d'A350-XWB-1000 (5 à 10 ?), ... pour reconnaître ses vrais besoins, et le fait que, contrairement à ses dires ridicules, .. il avait bien été contacté, consulté et écouté, ..... surtout en tant que client de lancement des A350-XWB, voyons ?

Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order for Two Boeing 777 Freighters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Qatar Airways today announced an order for two Boeing 777 Freighters at the 2011 Dubai Air Show. Valued at $560 million at current list prices, the airplanes will increase the airline's 777 Freighter fleet to eight when delivered.

"As we accelerate efforts to boost our global cargo network, we are expanding our fleet with airplanes like the Boeing 777 Freighter that allow us to deliver cargo further and more efficiently than ever before," said Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways. "The 777 Freighter has already proven itself with its impressive operating economics and is a critical component of our cargo fleet, enabling the launch of three new dedicated freighter services to Atlanta, Houston and Toronto, from our hubs in Doha and Luxembourg."

Qatar Airways currently operates 28 Boeing 777s of various types, including 16 777-300ERs (extended range), three 777 Freighters and nine 777-200LRs. It recently took delivery of its 100th airplane which was a Boeing 777-200LR (longer range). By 2013, the airline plans to serve more than 120 destinations worldwide with a fleet of over 120 aircraft. The airline currently has a fleet of 100 aircraft flying to over 100 destinations.

"Qatar Airways' decision to invest in expanding its 777 Freighter fleet is an important endorsement for the aircraft from one of the world's fastest growing airlines," said Marty Bentrott, vice president, Sales – Middle East, Russia, Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Qatar Airways' expansion strategy is clearly built on the principle of delivering cargo efficiently from one point to another and its choice of the 777 Freighter, with its unparalleled capabilities, reflects that."

With high-cargo density and 10-foot (3.1-meter) interior height capability that complements the popular 747 freighter family, the 777 freighter can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 225,200 pounds (102 metric tons). The 777 freighter is powered by General Electric's GE90-110B1L and meets QC2 noise standards.

Boeing is the air cargo industry leader, using its expertise to support customers in their success and to promote the industry. The company also offers the most complete family of freighters, which provide superior efficiency and operational economics in support of airline profitability.

The 777 Freighter is the world's longest-range, twin-engine freighter and features the lowest trip cost of any large cargo aircraft. The airplane is based on the Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range), which Qatar Airways operates on ultra long-haul passenger routes to Houston, Melbourne, Montreal, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires.

Qatar Airways selects 50 Airbus A320neo and 5 additional A380s

The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways, has selected the A320neo as the reference aircraft for expanding its short to medium haul fleet and has increased its order for the A380. The agreement signed at the 2011 Dubai Airshow, is a firm contract for 50 A320neo aircraft and five additional A380s.

The A320neo is an option for the A320 Family and incorporates new engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings, representing some 3,600 tonnes less CO2 per aircraft per year.

“The A320neo promises to be a great aircraft which is why we have chosen it to form the backbone of our future single aisle expansion. Together with our increase in A380s and our orders for A350 XWB, we are continuing investing in an integrated Family of the world’s most modern and fuel efficient aircraft,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO.

“Qatar Airways supported the development of the Airbus A320neo very early on. It is with great pride that we are announcing this large order today including an additional five A380s,” said John Leahy Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We appreciate having built a unique relationship with our friends at Qatar Airways over the years.”

Qatar Airways has ordered a total of 43 A320 Family aircraft directly from Airbus and, including leased aircraft has 38 in its fleet. The last four of the A320s on order will be provisioned for “Sharklets” following a recently signed agreement. Qatar Airways’ total A380 order increases to 10 aircraft following its initial order for two made in 2003, which was later raised to five in 2007. Qatar Airways’ current in-service fleet also includes the region’s largest number of A330s (29).

The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload. The A320neo reduces fuel burn by 15%, which is equivalent to 1.4m litres of fuel – the consumption of 1000 mid size cars. This saves 3600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year, the amount of CO2 absorbed by 240,000 mature trees. The A320neo aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint. Sales of the neo have reached over 1,200 orders and commitments in under a year, making it the fastest selling aircraft ever.

Typically seating 525 passengers in a three class layout, the A380 is capable of flying 8,300 nautical miles / 15,300 kilometres non-stop, enabling direct service from Qatar to New York. As of today total firm orders for the aircraft stand at over 240 from 18 customers worldwide.

• 5 A380s et 3 options
  
• 50 Neos et 30 options
  
• Moteur PW pour les Neos
  
• 30 A320s, 14 A321s, et 6 A319s.
  

Airbus, Qatar's Al Baker Kiss and Make Up
mere four hours after Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker publicly humiliated Airbus by standing up the aircraft maker at a Dubai air show press conference and then lambasting the firm during an event, minutes later, with Boeing, the two sides have resolved their differences leading to a $6.4 billion deal for 50 A320NEO family aircraft and 5 A380s, not counting the 30 NEO options and three A380 options also part of the deal.

"It's water under the bridge," said Al Baker at the contract ceremony, without detailing what the two issues were that had led negotiations to an impass only hours before. It was not price, though, he insisted, nor securing delivery positions.

In advance of the contract signing, a notably annoyed Airbus chief operating officer for customers, John Leahy, said "some people negotiate in front of the press, some in a conference room."

Al Baker credited EADS head of strategy and marketing, Marwan Lahoud, for breaking the logjam that allowed the deal to happen.

The A320NEO "will be the backbone of our future single aisle expansion," Al Baker says. Qatar Airways will be the first operator for the A319NEO, the A320NEO, and the A321NEO. The A320NEO will come first, in the second half of 2015, followed by the A319 and A321 each six months later. Qatar is buying 30 A320s, 14 A321s, and six A319s.

The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney's PW110G geared turbofan.

Jeannot a écrit:Qatar Airways prend 50 Airbus A320neo et 5 additional A380s supplémentaires

Qatar Airways selects 50 Airbus A320neo and 5 additional A380s

The State of Qatar’s national airline, Qatar Airways, has selected the A320neo as the reference aircraft for expanding its short to medium haul fleet and has increased its order for the A380. The agreement signed at the 2011 Dubai Airshow, is a firm contract for 50 A320neo aircraft and five additional A380s.

The A320neo is an option for the A320 Family and incorporates new engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings, representing some 3,600 tonnes less CO2 per aircraft per year.

“The A320neo promises to be a great aircraft which is why we have chosen it to form the backbone of our future single aisle expansion. Together with our increase in A380s and our orders for A350 XWB, we are continuing investing in an integrated Family of the world’s most modern and fuel efficient aircraft,” said Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO.

“Qatar Airways supported the development of the Airbus A320neo very early on. It is with great pride that we are announcing this large order today including an additional five A380s,” said John Leahy Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “We appreciate having built a unique relationship with our friends at Qatar Airways over the years.”

Qatar Airways has ordered a total of 43 A320 Family aircraft directly from Airbus and, including leased aircraft has 38 in its fleet. The last four of the A320s on order will be provisioned for “Sharklets” following a recently signed agreement. Qatar Airways’ total A380 order increases to 10 aircraft following its initial order for two made in 2003, which was later raised to five in 2007. Qatar Airways’ current in-service fleet also includes the region’s largest number of A330s (29).

The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload. The A320neo reduces fuel burn by 15%, which is equivalent to 1.4m litres of fuel – the consumption of 1000 mid size cars. This saves 3600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year, the amount of CO2 absorbed by 240,000 mature trees. The A320neo aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint. Sales of the neo have reached over 1,200 orders and commitments in under a year, making it the fastest selling aircraft ever.

Typically seating 525 passengers in a three class layout, the A380 is capable of flying 8,300 nautical miles / 15,300 kilometres non-stop, enabling direct service from Qatar to New York. As of today total firm orders for the aircraft stand at over 240 from 18 customers worldwide.

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Jeannot a écrit:Qatar Airways commande 2 Boeing 777 Freighters

Boeing, Qatar Airways Announce Order for Two Boeing 777 Freighters

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Qatar Airways today announced an order for two Boeing 777 Freighters at the 2011 Dubai Air Show. Valued at $560 million at current list prices, the airplanes will increase the airline's 777 Freighter fleet to eight when delivered.

"As we accelerate efforts to boost our global cargo network, we are expanding our fleet with airplanes like the Boeing 777 Freighter that allow us to deliver cargo further and more efficiently than ever before," said Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways. "The 777 Freighter has already proven itself with its impressive operating economics and is a critical component of our cargo fleet, enabling the launch of three new dedicated freighter services to Atlanta, Houston and Toronto, from our hubs in Doha and Luxembourg."

Qatar Airways currently operates 28 Boeing 777s of various types, including 16 777-300ERs (extended range), three 777 Freighters and nine 777-200LRs. It recently took delivery of its 100th airplane which was a Boeing 777-200LR (longer range). By 2013, the airline plans to serve more than 120 destinations worldwide with a fleet of over 120 aircraft. The airline currently has a fleet of 100 aircraft flying to over 100 destinations.

"Qatar Airways' decision to invest in expanding its 777 Freighter fleet is an important endorsement for the aircraft from one of the world's fastest growing airlines," said Marty Bentrott, vice president, Sales – Middle East, Russia, Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Qatar Airways' expansion strategy is clearly built on the principle of delivering cargo efficiently from one point to another and its choice of the 777 Freighter, with its unparalleled capabilities, reflects that."

With high-cargo density and 10-foot (3.1-meter) interior height capability that complements the popular 747 freighter family, the 777 freighter can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 225,200 pounds (102 metric tons). The 777 freighter is powered by General Electric's GE90-110B1L and meets QC2 noise standards.

Boeing is the air cargo industry leader, using its expertise to support customers in their success and to promote the industry. The company also offers the most complete family of freighters, which provide superior efficiency and operational economics in support of airline profitability.

The 777 Freighter is the world's longest-range, twin-engine freighter and features the lowest trip cost of any large cargo aircraft. The airplane is based on the Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range), which Qatar Airways operates on ultra long-haul passenger routes to Houston, Melbourne, Montreal, Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires.

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John, ce n'est pas, "Put on your red shoes and dance" , ... c'est : "Put on your thinking-cap and dance" !

Jeannot a écrit:Quelques détails sur la commande de Qatar Airways :

• 5 A380s et 3 options
  
• 50 Neos et 30 options
  
• Moteur PW pour les Neos
  
• 30 A320s, 14 A321s, et 6 A319s.
  

Airbus, Qatar's Al Baker Kiss and Make Up
mere four hours after Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker publicly humiliated Airbus by standing up the aircraft maker at a Dubai air show press conference and then lambasting the firm during an event, minutes later, with Boeing, the two sides have resolved their differences leading to a $6.4 billion deal for 50 A320NEO family aircraft and 5 A380s, not counting the 30 NEO options and three A380 options also part of the deal.

"It's water under the bridge," said Al Baker at the contract ceremony, without detailing what the two issues were that had led negotiations to an impass only hours before. It was not price, though, he insisted, nor securing delivery positions.

In advance of the contract signing, a notably annoyed Airbus chief operating officer for customers, John Leahy, said "some people negotiate in front of the press, some in a conference room."

Al Baker credited EADS head of strategy and marketing, Marwan Lahoud, for breaking the logjam that allowed the deal to happen.

The A320NEO "will be the backbone of our future single aisle expansion," Al Baker says. Qatar Airways will be the first operator for the A319NEO, the A320NEO, and the A321NEO. The A320NEO will come first, in the second half of 2015, followed by the A319 and A321 each six months later. Qatar is buying 30 A320s, 14 A321s, and six A319s.

The aircraft will be powered by Pratt & Whitney's PW110G geared turbofan.

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Jeannot a écrit:Concernant la conversion, il me semblait avoir lu et posté qu'EADS allait annoncer une solution. Non ?

Qatar Airways is intending to acquire a large batch of converted Boeing 767 freighters, after losing patience with Airbus over a possible A330 conversion programme.

Chief executive Akbar Al Baker disclosed the plan at the Dubai air show, as the carrier ordered another pair of Boeing 777 freighters.

Al Baker said the airline is looking at taking a "large number" of 767s and would "dispose" of A330s in response, if they could not be converted. Airbus only offers a new-build A330-200 freighter.

"Unfortunately Airbus is not making up its mind on converting the A330," said Al Baker.

His swipe at the European airframer came during a press event which had already been preceded by farce as Qatar Airways and a Boeing entourage turned up in the same room that Airbus personnel were leaving, having hastily cancelled its own planned press event with the carrier.

Al Baker said the carrier had "reached an impasse" with Airbus over an intended deal, although he did not indicate the size or the type of aircraft involved.

"We thought we'd reach a very large [agreement] today," he said, before adding, caustically: "Unfortunately I think Airbus is still learning how to make airplanes."

He gave no indication whether the details would be thrashed out in time to rescue the deal for a Dubai air show disclosure.

Al Baker did, however, warn that Airbus was rapidly using up Qatar Airways' planning margins for introducing the A350 into the Doha-based carrier's fleet, following the decision to delay the A350-900's entry into service until 2014.

The -900 is the first of the three-aircraft A350 family to go into production and Qatar Airways is the launch customer - as it is for the other two models, the -800 and -1000.

Al Baker insisted that a six-month delay on the new programme was "insignificant" but that the buffer had been used up and the carrier "cannot accept" additional programme hold-ups.

"Further delays would concern us," he said, because Qatar bases its fleet planning on being able to put aircraft into service immediately after delivery.

Al Baker also said his opinion on the A350-1000 "remains the same", following the type's redesign earlier this year, adding: "We are not happy."

He underlined the threat to the A350-1000 from Boeing's rival 777, stating that the carrier would be "very interested" in a "large number of aircraft" if the US airframer launched a new variant of the 777.

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