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Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines strengthen partnership, expand markets and benefits for loyalty members

Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines are expanding their strategic partnership by enhancing the connectivity between both airlines’ networks. Starting 1 June 2026, Philippine Airlines will place its (PR) code on Qatar Airways flights from Manila, Cebu, Clark, and Davao to Doha, and connect to over 20 major European cities, including Paris, Rome, and Frankfurt v...

Qatar Airways unveils new Formula 1 livery

Qatar Airways concluded an unforgettable Qatar Grand Prix weekend, delivering a vibrant showcase of sport, innovation, and culture both on and off the track. The airline and Title Partner of Formula 1 extends its congratulations to Max Verstappen as the winner of the Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix. Ahead of Saturday’s Sprint race, thousands witnessed the Qatar Airways celebratory f...

Qatar Airways unveils global winter schedule, increasing flights to over 15 destinations

Qatar Airways introduced increased flights to over 15 global destinations for this year’s winter season. The airline is facilitating demand for its services for travellers from all around the globe and continues to offer greater choice and connectivity through its Doha hub, the award-winning Hamad International Airport. World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 f...

Thales and Qatar Airways sign agreement regarding the latest IFE Technologies and dedicated local Service Hub

Thales and Qatar Airways have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to support Qatar Airways’ strategic fleet growth plan announced last month. This agreement sets the course for future inflight entertainment innovations to support Qatar Airways’ digital transformation journey, giving the airline access to the most innovative technologies. In addition, this MoA covers the oppor...

Qatar Airways to showcase latest technological advancements and aircraft at 55th Paris Air Show

Qatar Airways will pave the runway at The Paris Air Show.  Returning to the biennial event with cutting-edge innovations, the airline will share the global platform with 2,500 exhibitors from 48 countries, 3,000 attendees, and 150 aircraft on display. Leading its special line-up will be the UEFA Champions League livery Boeing 777, which was specially dedicated for the homecoming of Paris Sain...

Boeing and Qatar Airways announce historic order for up to 210 widebody airplanes

Qatar Airways will purchase up to 210 widebody jets, which sets new records as the largest widebody order for Boeing, including the largest order for 787 Dreamliners and Qatar Airways largest-ever order. This purchase, which also includes additional orders for Boeing's new 777-9, will support approximately 400,000 jobs in the U.S. and position the award-winning Middle Eastern airline for furth...

Qatar Airways Cargo named launch customer of Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF

Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five aircraft with Jetran, LLC. Mammoth has also announced the successful completion of the initial test flight of its 777-200LRMF prototype freighter. The prototype aircraft, now registered as N705DN, took to the skies following an extensive and rigorous...

Qatar Airways nears Boeing 777 fleet-wide Starlink upgrade, set to expand to Airbus A350 this month

Qatar Airways is now a few aircraft away from completing its Boeing 777 fleet-wide upgrade. The airline’s rapid rollout reinforces in-flight innovation leadership and marks one of the fastest and most ambitious Starlink installations in the aviation industry. In its latest global first, Qatar Airways will begin equipping its Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi this month, becoming the...