Aircraft

DATE:15/07/08
SOURCE:Flight International
FARNBOROUGH 2008: Qatar Airways orders up to six A321s

Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has ordered four more Airbus A321s, and placed options on two more.

Qatar Airways disclosed the agreement during the Farnborough air show today.

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Qatar Airways orders four more A321s

Chief executive Akbar Al Baker, detailing the order, said: "Our commitment to Airbus remains as strong as ever."

Qatar Airways has not given an engine selection but its current A320-family narrowbodies are fitted with International Aero Engines V2500 powerplants.

This latest deal will give Qatar Airways up to 14 A321s, 11 A320s and two A319s by 2010.

Source: Flightglobal.com's sister premium news site Air Transport Intelligence news 


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