Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR arrives at Paris Air Show

Press release

Published June 20th, 2011 - 07:05 GMT

Al Bawaba

A Qatar Airways Boeing 777-200LR (Long Range) landed today at Paris-Le Bourget Airport for the 49^th International Paris Air Show. The 777 is the third Boeing airplane to touch down at Le Bourget today, following an Air Berlin 737 and a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental earlier. Qatar Airways will have the airplane on static display during the Paris Air Show, showcasing its 5-star interiors, reliability, operating efficiencies, and payload and range capabilities.

The Qatar 777 is one of five Boeing airplane models to be on display during the biannual aerospace exhibition.

One of the fastest growing airlines in the world, Qatar Airways currently operates 25 Boeing airplanes: eight ultra-long range 777-200LRs, 15 777-300ERs (Extended Range) and two long-range 777 Freighters.

The Boeing 777 family is a complete family of jetliners that is preferred by passengers and airlines around the world. The market-leading 777 family has the ability to fly point-to-point to bypass crowded and busy hub airports.

Pictured is Qatar Airways’ Boeing 777-200LR touching down at Le Bourget, Paris.

Background Information

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways is proud to be one of the youngest global airlines to serve all six continents, and thanks to our customers’ response to our offerings, we are also the world’s fastest-growing airline. We connect more than 160 destinations on the map every day, with a fleet of the latest-generation aircraft, and an unrivalled level of service from our home and hub, the Five-star airport, Hamad International Airport in Doha, the State of Qatar.

Company Profile

Boeing

Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defense, space and security systems, and service provider of aftermarket support. As America’s biggest manufacturing exporter, the company supports airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training.