Web posted at: 9/12/2006 3:26:5 Source ::: THE PENINSULA
Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Akbar Al Baker yesterday confirmed that the airline had placed firm orders for 20 Boeing 777 aircraft.
The first Boeing aircraft, a 777-300ER, will be delivered to Qatar Airways in November next year. The airline has also ordered the Boeing 777-200LR version, the CEO said.
ER refers to ‘Extended Range' while LR refers to ‘Long Range' in Boeing aircraft parlance.
There had been differing accounts earlier in various international media on whether Qatar Airways had opted for the aircraft. Speculation was rife as Boeing showed off its order books which included 777 sales to an unnamed buyer, which was assumed to be Qatar Airways
some airlines being mentioned wouldnt fit into the "major" tag IMO
maybe a better definition of "major" would put things into perspective... right now its as if all the airlines who dont have a T7 are being mentioned lol