Aviation Qatar Airways to order large wide-body aircraft soon By Reuters March 5, 2025, 9:15 AM Qatar Airways/X The airline reported above-market growth in passenger numbers from April 2024 until January this year, up 9 percent throughout its network Qatar Airways will soon place a sizeable order for wide-body jets to underpin its longer-term growth plans, the airline’s chief commercial officer told Reuters late on Monday. “To secure the growth of tomorrow by continuing to have a very strong and the best fleet in the industry, our CEO is working on the RFP (request for proposal) with the aircraft manufacturer to place a big order soon,” CCO Thierry Antinori said. He added that the contract would be announced soon, declining to say whether it will be signed with Airbus or Boeing or under a split deal with both. Etihad Airways delays $1bn IPO launch to next month Qatar Airways gets nod to buy 25% of Virgin Australia Emirates explores more China destinations At the Farnborough Air Show in July last year, CEO Badr Al Meer said a large aircraft order was under consideration. Antinori told Reuters that the Qatari airline had recorded above-market growth in passenger numbers from April 2024 until January this year, up 9 percent throughout its network, up 14 percent in Europe and 12 percent in Germany. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
