Qatar Airways to buy 50 long-haul B777x planes from Boeing | Doha News

Qatar Airways to buy 50 long-haul B777x planes from Boeing | Doha News:

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The three major Gulf carriers have announced today deals for billions of dollars worth of new planes with US-based Boeing, as part of plans to increase their long-haul flight capacity.

The news was shared this morning on the opening day of the Dubai Air Show.

Among the highest-profile deals were Emirates’ $76 billion plan to buy 150 new B777X planes; Qatar Airways’ $19 billion order of 50; and Etihad’s $25.2 billion order of 25. Lufthansa has also signed up for 34 of the mini-jumbo aircraft, reportedly making it the largest ever launch for an airliner."

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