Akbar Al Baker
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Qatar Airways to convert up to 20 A330s to freighters
Move will boost Qatar Airways' cargo capacity
02 May 2012
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Airbus, ST Aero in talks on A330 P2F conversions
Airbus and Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aero) are in discussions over a deal for conversion of A330 widebody passenger aircraft into freighters.
18 November 2011
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Drama at IATA AGM as family feud breaks out
The normally well-oiled IATA machine had a spanner thrown in its works during the first session of its annual general meeting when Gulf carriers mounted a stinging verbal assault on what they said was a lack of transparency and proper representation …
10 June 2011
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MIDDLE EAST: Qatar Airways Cargo joins Cargo 2000
Qatar Airways Cargo has become a Regional Associate Member in the Cargo 2000 programme with the Doha-based airline saying membership will allow it to monitor its quality and delivery standards benchmarked against the industry standard. “Our goal i…
01 July 2009
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MIDDLE EAST: Qatar threatens Boeing cancellations
Qatar Airways is said to be considering plans to cancel the entirety of its Boeing order owing to repeated 787 delays, according to a Dow Jones report. It has orders for 60 787s including options and 24 777s including freighters and options. “The …
01 July 2009
