Qatar to take a close look at Dreamliner

Qatar will get the chance to take a closer look at the Boeing 787 Dreamliner that is on order by the country's flagcarrier, when manufacturer Boeing brings a demonstration aircraft to Doha next month.

The Dreamliner - which came to the Middle East earlier this month, for the first time - was the highlight of the Dubai Airshow.

But now Boeing wants more of the airlines around the world to look closely at the new widebody.

Boeing is starting a six-month Dream Tour with its all-new aircraft. "Customers and partners around the world will experience the revolutionary technology and passenger innovation offered on the first new airplane of the 21st century.

“The 787 Dreamliner is a game-changing airplane and we’re delighted to be able to bring this innovative product to our customers who will soon be receiving their own 787s,” said Ray Conner, vice president of sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “This airplane is now changing the way the world flies, and we want to share that excitement with as many people as we can."
The December schedule for the 787 Dream Tour includes six stops in Asia, Africa and the Middle East:

It will be in Doha from December 16-19

Specific dates for the subsequent segments of the tour will be announced about one month prior to the events. Additional tour stops are being planned for January through April 2012 and will be detailed in future announcements.
Aviation enthusiasts can follow the progress of the 787 tour at www.newairplane.com. Videos, photos and reports from the tour stops as well as an inside look at the airplane, will be featured beginning with the first stop next week.