Qatar Airways will take part in the 50th International Paris Air Show this week with its newest Boeing 787 Dreamliner taking centre-stage at one of the world’s largest aerospace events which opens today at Le Bourget.
The Doha-based airline took delivery of its sixth Dreamliner this morning following its direct flight from Seattle to the show venue.
Qatar Airways traditionally has a strong presence at the Paris Air Show, held every two years, by having a static aircraft on display. This year the airline’s Boeing 787 is making its debut for the first time in France. Tens of thousands of trade visitors from around the world are expected to attend the air show. A limited number of tours of the 787 are planned for select VIPs, industry guests and the media during the trade days.
Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar al-Baker said: “We are absolutely delighted to have our brand new 787 fly into Le Bourget direct from Boeing’s assembly plant in Seattle for what promises to be yet another exciting Paris Air Show.
“The 787 has created new benchmarks in comfort and space, with revolutionary seat design as well as key state-of-the-art features, and we look forward to showcasing this aircraft to visitors from around the world.
“Our 787s provide passengers with a travel experience quite unlike any other with custom-built comfort features that are the hallmark of our Five Star service across both the Business and Economy cabins.”
As the 787 Middle East launch customer, Qatar Airways’ first unveiled its Dreamliner at the world’s largest aviation event, Farnborough Air Show in Hampshire, UK in July last year.
Organised by the Salon International de l’Aeronautique et de l’Espace, the Paris Air Show brings together industry leaders from across the aviation, aerospace, travel and corporate sectors.