Qatar Airways’ first B787 Dreamliner lands in Doha

Qatar Airways’ first Boeing 787 Dreamliner recently landed on home turf in Doha. Qatar Airways is the region’s 787 launch customer with 60 aircraft on order for delivery in phases over the next few years. Akbar Al Baker, CEO, Qatar Airways, was joined by almost 100 passengers privileged to be on the maiden 13-hour direct flight from Seattle, the US west coast home of American aircraft manufacturer Boeing. Those onboard included international media, senior management from Qatar Airways and Boeing, as well as third-party suppliers from companies involved in the 787 project.