Qatar Airways mulls up to 150 widebody orders from Boeing, Airbus
Qatar Airways is in early discussions with Boeing and Airbus to order 100 to 150 widebody jets to expand and renew its fleet. The potential order could include Airbus A350 or Boeing 777X models. Qatar Airways’ CEO, Badr Mohammed Al Meer, mentioned during a CNBC interview that the airline has submitted a request for a proposal for a new aircraft order. Airbus and Boeing have not commented on the specifics of the discussions. Qatar Airways recently announced that its entire fleet of A350 jets is back in service after resolving a legal dispute with Airbus over damage to their painted surfaces. Boeing’s 777X program has experienced significant delays, despite having received hundreds of orders from airlines worldwide.