QATAR AIRWAYS WELCOMES THE FIRST EVER AIRBUS A350-1000 TEST FLIGHT TODAY AT DOHA

Qatar being one of the world’s largest International Airline, received its first Airbus A350-800 test flight today at Doha, Qatar.  Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, welcomed the arrival of the Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft to Qatar.

The aircraft performed an impressive fly-by over the iconic Doha to commence its international tour. During its stop in Doha, the test aircraft was visited by local dignitaries and VIPs who were given a guided tour of the A350-1000 hosted by H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft to Doha as part of its Demonstration Tour.Its arrival in Doha, as the first stop on this tour, has extra special significance for the people of Qatar, as Qatar Airways is the global launch customer for this incredible technologically-advanced aircraft. With this addition to our existing modern fleet, we will continue to set the standard in air travel for years to come.

He also added that “The delivery of the world’s first commercial A350-1000 next month is highly-anticipated by Qatar Airways passengers and employees. Our expert delivery staffs have been working in partnership with Airbus to ensure a prompt entry into service so we can deliver outstanding levels of comfort, thanks to the A350-1000’s spacious cabins and advanced technology. We very much look forward to welcoming the A350-1000 into our growing fleet of more than 200 aircraft.”

Airbus Chief Operating Officer and President Commercial Aircraft, Mr. Fabrice Brégier, said: “We are delighted that one of our A350-1000 test aircraft visited Doha as the first stop on a global Demonstration Tour to salute Qatar Airways, the global launch customer for the aircraft. At Airbus we look forward to delivering the world’s first A350-1000 to Qatar Airways in the coming weeks.”

Qatar Airlines has totally ordered 37 Airbus A350-800 passenger Air crafts, next month it will be receiving its first aircraft from Airbus assembly line Toulouse.Basically.

Basically Airbus A350 is a family of long range,twin-engine wide-body jet airliners developed by Airbus.Its variants seat 280 to 366 passengers in typical three-class seating. The A350-800 capable of flying 16,300 km at a stretch. The A350 is positioned to succeed the A340 and compete with the Boeing 747 and 787.