Gulf Times - Akbar-al-Baker

9/13/2018 7:58:54 PM 20

Qatar Airways hosts IATA committee meeting in Doha

Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker says meeting an invaluable opportunity for IATA members to come together and discuss a number of key issues currently facing global airline industry.

9/4/2018 9:07:59 PM 20

India an important market for Qatar Airways, says al-Baker

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive says Qatar and India share 'substantive and strong relationship' and the airline is determined to further grow its presence in the country.

7/9/2018 8:38:43 PM 20

Qatar Airways a 'very well capitalised' airline: Al-Baker

Qatar Airways is a “very well capitalised airline” and has “strong reserves” to sustain its “going-forward” expansion plans, Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has said.

6/9/2018 9:05:12 PM 20

Al-Baker calls on aviation industry to cut costs

The global aviation industry will have to finds ways to reduce costs and make sure the airlines maintain upward trend in their performance, said IATA’s new chairman Akbar al-Baker.

6/5/2018 9:40:58 PM 20

Al-Baker becomes chairman of IATA board of governors

Akbar al-Baker is the 77th chair of the IATA BoG and the first CEO from Qatar Airways to hold the position. He has served on the BoG since 2012.

5/15/2018 8:08:46 PM 20

Qatar strengthens its resolve in the face of adversity: Akbar al-Baker

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker yesterday “marked a world first” by becoming the first airline leader outside of the European Union to personally address the European Parliament’s Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN).

3/7/2018 10:24:20 PM 20

Qatar Airways reveals ‘aggressive expansion’, new destinations

Qatar Airways also unveiled a brand-new interactive exhibition stand at the world’s largest international travel fair, ITB Berlin.

2/13/2018 8:08:58 PM 20

New QA service to Canberra 'gives Australians more convenience'

Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker stressed the airline's commitment to connecting Canberrans to its extensive global network via the award-winning Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Doha.

1/27/2018 12:30:34 PM 20

Qatar Airways to take delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 in Feb third week: Al-Baker

Qatar Airways will take delivery of the first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft between February 15 and 20, group chief executive Akbar al-Baker has said.

1/17/2018 6:20:59 PM 20

Qatar Airways says offered 25% stake by US startup airline

Qatar Airways tried to buy up to 10% of listed American Airlines last year, but changed its mind in August after opposition from the US carrier's management.

11/7/2017 8:19:51 PM 20

Akbar al-Baker named ‘Aviation Executive of the Year’ by CAPA

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has been named the ‘Aviation Executive of the Year’ by the CAPA Centre for Aviation, an independent body ...

8/27/2017 9:25:29 PM 20

Akbar al-Baker elected chairman of IATA’s Board of Governors

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar al-Baker has been elected chairman of the Board of Governors (BoG) of prestigious global aviation industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA)