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Qatar Airways Bets on Fleet and Cargo Growth

Bloomberg Markets Sunday 20 September 2026, 12:39 UTC 1 min read
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Sep 20th, 2026 Qatar Airways Bets on Fleet and Cargo Growth Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater says passenger demand remains resilient despite regional conflict and sharply higher jet fuel costs, with travelers booking closer to departure and the carrier shifting capacity toward its most profitable routes. The airline plans to take delivery of 138 aircraft over the next five years while expanding its cargo business and continuing its Starlink rollout.

Sep 20th, 2026 Qatar Airways Bets on Fleet and Cargo Growth Joining Bloomberg This Weekend, Qatar Airways Group CEO Hamad Ali Al-Khater says passenger demand remains resilient despite regional conflict and sharply higher jet fuel costs, with travelers booking closer to departure and the carrier shifting capacity toward its most profitable routes. The airline plans to take delivery of 138 aircraft over the next five years while expanding its cargo business and continuing its Starlink rollout.
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