QATAR Airways and Airbus held a press briefing at the Airbus Factory in Hamburg, Germany, as the airline took delivery of its first A380. With 10 Airbus A380-800s on order, Qatar Airways is preparing to take delivery of four of them before the end of this year.
Speaking at the press conference group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “The A380 that we are introducing is not just any A380; we have completely designed every element, giving it a signature touch that has never been seen before on board. Additionally, the newly opened Hamad International Airport, the airline’s hub in Doha, has been specifically created with the A380 in mind, with five contact gates dedicated only for this aircraft, making the experience smooth and effortless for passengers.”