Qatar Takes Delivery
Of First A380
Move over
Emirates: Qatar Airways took delivery of its first A380 in Hamburg,
Germany, on Tuesday.
With 10 Airbus A380-800s on order, Qatar
Airways has set its focus on providing several new amenities, including
creating all new interiors with bigger, wider seats. Qatar will take
delivery of four additional giant airplanes of the type in 2014.
Speaking at the press conference, Group
Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker pulled no punches:
“This has been a moment more than a decade in the making.
“The A380 that we are introducing
is not just any A380; we have completely designed every element, giving
it a signature touch that has never been seen on board before.
“Additionally, the newly opened
Hamad International Airport, the airline’s hub in Doha, has been
specifically created with the A380 in mind, with five contact gates
dedicated only for this aircraft, making the experience smooth and effortless
for passengers,” Mr. Akbar said.
Doha–London gets the first QR A380
service starting in October, followed by services into Paris Charles
De Gaulle.
