Qatar Airways hits a hundred with Boeing

Qatar Airways' has receive its 100th Boeing airliner, - a B777-200LR , at a ceremony in Seattle. The Doha-based airline now operates 27 Boeing 777s of various types, including 16 777-300ERs (extended range), two 777 Freighters and nine 777-200LRs (long range).

Boeing handed over the airplane to Qatar Airways at a ceremony attended by the airline’s CEO Akbar Al Baker. Qatar Airways has 1 3 more Boeing 777s of different variants scheduled for delivery.

“Since we received our first Boeing 777 in November 2007, the airplane has earned itself a reputation for comfort, versatility and reliability, and it is only fitting that our 100th aircraft is a 777,” said Al Baker. “From an operational perspective, the 777 has enabled us to pursue our aggressive global expansion plans, allowing us to operate direct non-stop flights from our Doha hub in Qatar to destinations such as Sao Paolo in Brazil, and Melbourne in Australia, in a cost-effective manner.

“From a passenger perspective, the airplane offers unparalleled reliability, while its cabin architecture, combined with our award-winning Five Star service and interiors makes for one of the finest flying experiences for passengers today,” said Al Baker.

PICTURED: Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker, left, and Vice President of Sales for the Middle East, Central Asia and Russia Marty Bentrott celebrate the delivery of Qatar’s 27^th Boeing 777 in a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Everett Delivery Center in Everett, Wash. The airplane is the 100^th to join Qatar Airways’ growing fleet.