Qatar Airways acquires 25 percent stake in African carrier Airlink
Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25 percent stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is a continuation of the multi award-winning airline’s ambition to further develop its operations across the African continent. The investment in Airlink – which flies to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries – will […]
Qatar Airways Cargo becomes official cargo airline partner of MotoGP
Qatar Airways takes pole position, commencing its three-year partnership as the Official Airline Partner and Qatar Airways Cargo as the Official Cargo Airline Partner of MotoGP. The multi-year partnership is built upon the success of the first Grand Prix title sponsored by Qatar Airways, which took place in 2023, and the most recent 2024 edition, […]
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive elected to IATA Board of Governors
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has been elected to the International Air Transport Association’s Board of Governors. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 320 airlines or 83% of total air traffic. IATA’s mission is to represent, lead, and serve the […]
Qatar Airways selects SITA to transform network infrastructure
Qatar Airways has partnered with SITA to transform the airline’s global network infrastructure with state-of-the-art secure access service edge (SASE) solutions that boost connectivity, operational efficiency, and security. As part of the transformation SITA will deploy its Secure SD-WAN (Software-Defined Wide Area Network), SITA Connect Go, which offers agile, scalable, and secure access to airline […]
Ras Al Khaimah boosts global connectivity by resuming daily flights with Qatar Airways
Ras Al Khaimah International Airport has announced that Qatar Airways has commenced daily flights from the Emirate, significantly enhancing connectivity and providing greater international travel opportunities for valued passengers in a development that further reinforces the airport’s commitment to providing seamless and exceptional travel experiences. H.E. Engr. Sheikh Salem bin Sultan Al-Qasimi, Chairman of the […]
Qatar Airways partners with United for Wildlife
Qatar Airways has announced its commitment as the Official Airline Partner of United for Wildlife (UfW), an initiative working to tackle the illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species, founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales in 2014. This prestigious partnership underscores Qatar Airways’ unwavering commitment to […]
Qatar Airways Cargo relaunches its Next Generation Pharma product
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the relaunch of its Pharma product in line with its Next Generation and VISION 2027 strategy. The relaunch includes several enhancements that benefit its customers and streamlines the handling of different categories of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, including animal healthcare items that fall under the umbrella of Pharma. “In less […]
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Courier service: The next generation in expedited transportation
Whether it is fashion, design prototypes, or critical documents, there are times where air cargo is the only possible logistics mode in question to urgently transport an item from one part of the world to the other. The swift and steady rise of e-commerce, too, brings new challenges to the air cargo industry: shipments have […]
2022: a year that spells success for Qatar Airways Cargo
With an overall tonnage of more than 1.7 million tonnes in 2022, Qatar Airways Cargo serves more than 170 destinations, of which 70 have a dedicated freighter service, ten more than in the pre-Covid period, Qatar Airways Cargo can boast an impressive growth last year. In 2022, Qatar Airways Cargo successfully managed a broad range […]
Qatar Airways continues campaign for safe transport of lithium batteries
Qatar Airways has become the second airline in the world to become IATA CEIV Lithium Battery certified and Qatar Aviation Services is the first ground handling company to be certified globally. The certification aims to improve safety in handling and transportation of lithium batteries throughout the supply chain. Both Qatar Airways and Qatar Aviation Services […]
cargo.one unveils global partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo
cargo.one has unveiled a global partnership with Qatar Airways Cargo, launching the world’s biggest cargo airline’s capacities on the leading marketplace for digital air cargo bookings. Freight forwarders now benefit from an ideal combination of cargo.one’s award-winning real-time booking solution and Qatar Airways Cargo’s global network spanning every continent. The launch reflects cargo.one’s rapid expansion […]
Qatar Airways Cargo launches the digital lounge
The first step in Qatar Airways Cargo’s digital transformation journey is visible with its brand-new website released in May this year. The new website boasts of a brand-new design which offers simple navigation, intuitive positioning of information backed with robust security. Since the new website is cloud-based and requires fewer clicks to source relevant information, […]
Liesbeth Oudkerk joins Qatar Airways Cargo as senior vice president
Liesbeth Oudkerk has been appointed as Qatar Airways Cargo’s senior vice president for cargo sales and network planning. She will be responsible for the cargo carrier’s sales and freighter network planning, focusing on digital transformation in order to improve customer support as well internal processes, mainly digitalisation which is a key element in Qatar Airways […]
Qatar Airways Cargo focuses on digital transformation
Qatar Airways Cargo aims for reliable information, fast access, and efficient interactions in its digital transformation strategy – first and foremost with its customers in mind, but also, in equal measure, for its employees. Digital transformation is a key point of The Next Generation concept, which consists of a whole new way of apprehending business: […]
FARNBOROUGH 2022: Boeing and Qatar Airways finalise 737 MAX aircraft order
Boeing and Qatar Airways have finalised an order for 25 737 MAX airplanes, providing the flag carrier’s short- and medium-haul fleet with improved economics, fuel efficiency and sustainable operations. Company leaders announced the order for the 737-10, Boeing’s largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, in a signing ceremony at the Farnborough International Airshow. “We are […]
Africa and Qatar Airways Cargo feed the world
Every second shipment that leaves an African airport on board of Qatar Airways Cargo, is headed for the world’s restaurants and supermarkets. Ranging from everyday berries, vegetables and meat, to the more exotic lobsters, oysters and abalones, over 37,000 tonnes of agricultural produce from 26 stations in 20 African countries annually make their way around […]
Qatari prime minister and minister of interior attend IATA AGM
Qatari prime minister and minister of interior Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani attended the 78th International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM and World Air Transport Summit (WATS), in Doha, Qatar. The opening ceremony was also attended by a number of their Excellencies the ministers and officials. His Excellency, Jassim bin Saif Ahmed […]
Qatar Airways Group becomes a billion-dollar airline
Qatar Airways Group celebrates its milestone 25th anniversary year of operation with its strongest financial performance reflected in its published annual report for 2021/22, 200 per cent above its highest annual historical profit. In the most difficult period ever in the global airline industry, the airline credits its positive results to its agility and successful […]
Qatar Airways statement on Airbus A350 aircraft
A statement from Qatar Airways: “Qatar Airways is pleased with the judgement given by the UK High Court today. We entered into this process to secure an expedited trial and early disclosure from Airbus that will give us an insight into the true nature of surface degradation affecting the A350s. “We are extremely pleased to […]
Qatar Airways Cargo announces Chapter 3 of WeQare – Let’s Stand Together
The success of the first two chapters of the WeQare programme demonstrated it very well. Chapter 1, “One Million Kilos” launched in July 2020 led the way by providing the free transport of 1 million kilos of humanitarian aid and medical equipment to charitable organisations. As for Chapter 2, “Rewild the Planet”, Qatar Airways Cargo […]
Qatar Airways issues legal proceedings against Airbus
Qatar Airways has issued legal proceedings against Airbus in the Technology and Construction division of the High Court in London. “We have sadly failed in all our attempts to reach a constructive solution with Airbus in relation to the accelerated surface degradation condition adversely impacting the Airbus A350 aircraft. Qatar Airways has therefore been left […]
QR Cargo to replace entire ULD fleet with fire resistant containers
Qatar Airways Cargo is the first cargo carrier to adopt Safran Cabin’s new Fire Resistant Container (FRC) solution, having taken delivery of the initial batch of containers on September 29 in Doha, Qatar. Over the next five years, the cargo airline will replace its entire fleet of more than 10,000 ULDs with this unique container […]
Qatar Airways debuts two new gateways in Africa
Qatar Airways enhanced its presence in Southern Africa with the launch of a new linked service between Doha and Lusaka, Zambia and Harare, Zimbabwe. To mark this milestone, the new linked service was inaugurated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900. Qatar Airways now operates to Lusaka’s Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN). Meanwhile, Harare, the capital […]
Qatar Airways introduces new generation Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft on a number of key routes to Europe and Asia, starting with its Doha to Milan service on Friday June 25 2021. The ultramodern aircraft is scheduled for services from Doha to Athens, Barcelona, Dammam, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur, Madrid and Milan. The Boeing 787-9 […]
WeQare: From captivity to freedom
Last week, Qatar Airways Cargo reported their first successful transport under Chapter 2, Rewild the Planet, part their WeQare sustainability programme. Seven rescued lions were flown for free by the airline, from Ukraine all the way to South Africa, via Doha. The lions are safe and sound in their new homes.
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Qatar Airways has announced it will operate three weekly flights to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire via Accra from June 16 2021 becoming the fourth new destination in Africa announced by the national carrier of the State of Qatar since the start of the pandemic. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted […]
Havaş extends Qatar Airways Cargo partnership
Havaş Ground Handling has signed an agreement with Qatar Airways Cargo to extend the long-term ground handling partnership until the end of 2025. According to the renewed agreement, Havaş will continue to provide cargo and warehouse services at Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya airports to Qatar Airways Cargo; as well as cargo services at Adana […]
Qatar adds 12th US gateway
Qatar Airways has announced it will add its 12th gateway in the U.S. with the resumption of four-weekly Atlanta flights starting 1st June. The carrier will also significantly increase frequencies adding an additional 13 weekly flights to operate a total of 83 weekly flights across its 12 gateways. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al […]
Qatar Airways joins WebCargo
Qatar Airways Cargo has joined WebCargo marking a big step in the carrier digitalisation. Forwarders globally will soon be able to conduct real-time eBookings, access live rates, and see available capacity with Qatar Airways Cargo via the service of WebCargo, a Freightos Group company, providing critical agility as supply chains contend with COVID-19’s impact and […]
Qatar Airways launch WeQare
Qatar Airways has announced the release of its new sustainability programme, WeQare that will focus on the environment, society, economy and culture. “We are deeply concerned about the legacy we leave for the future generation. As a leading cargo carrier, we want to make CSR a key strategic element of our business and want our […]