Qatar Airways adds more A350-1000 to its fleet

Oct 08, 2018: Qatar Airways has upsized five A350-900s currently on order to the bigger A350-1000 version.

This latest endorsement for the largest member of Airbus’ successful A350 XWB family reflects the airline’s need for growth and capacity.

The amended order reinforces Qatar Airways’ position as the largest A350-1000 customer with a fleet of 42 aircraft. The A350-1000’s fuselage is seven metres longer than its smaller brethren, providing greater capacity (44 more seats in Qatar Airways cabin configuration) that perfectly matches airlines’ needs on their growing long-haul routes.

Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways group chief executive said, “Qatar Airways is delighted to have upgraded five of its previously ordered A350-900 to the more recently launched A350-1000. Since taking delivery of the world’s first A350-1000 in February 2018, we have been extremely pleased with the aircraft’s performance, which has prompted us to update our original order. The A350-1000 has been a welcome addition to our fleet and very well received by our passengers who enjoy the new generation aircraft’s unprecedented levels of comfort and technology.”

“Since its entry into service, the A350 Family has proven outstanding reliability and efficiency. We are delighted to see launch customer Qatar Airways extend its confidence in the A350-1000,” stated Guillaume Faury, president Airbus Commercial Aircraft.

Qatar Airways’ A350-1000s features the unique Qsuite, the airline’s signature business class seating that offers a new level of innovation for in-flight comfort. With 76 aircraft on order, Qatar Airways is the largest A350 XWB customer and currently operates 30 A350 XWBs comprising of 27 A350-900s and three A350-1000s.

To date, Airbus has recorded a total of 890 firm orders for the A350 XWB from 46 customers worldwide, already making it one of the most successful widebody aircraft ever.