QATAR  |  Aviation

Qatar Airways, the launch customer of the Airbus A350 Xtra wide-body aircraft, is set to receive its first delivery before the end of this year.

The airline has ordered 80 of the wide-body A350 XWB, which will be deployed on a variety of routes served by the network. The A350 MSN005 development aircraft recently concluded a world tour, touching down in 14 cities, demonstrating its readiness for airline operations on a global scale.Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar al-Baker said the airline was in the midst of a massive fleet expansion programme and the incoming delivery of the Airbus A350 XWB type into the fleet would be a significant milestone for the airline.

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