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Qatar Airways takes delivery of four aircraft in one day

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Chairman of Al Maha Airways Akbar Al Baker and Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier at the handover ceremony.

DOHA: Qatar Airways Group has set a new industry record, with taking delivery of four new Al Maha aircraft to Doha in just one day, from aircraft manufacturer Airbus. The new A320 aircraft were inaugurated at a signing ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, between Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Chairman of Al Maha Airways, Akbar Al Baker and Airbus CEO, Fabrice Brégier.

The four latest generation A320 aircraft, which carry the green Al Maha livery, will join the Qatar Airways' fleet and operate on the airline's key destinations across the Middle East, prior to the commencement of operations of Al Maha Airways. The new airline, which will be an independent airline based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will operate an expanding fleet of aircraft, featuring the distinctive and familiar Oryx livery.

"It is a moment of significant pride to be welcoming the first aircraft of the new Al Maha Airways fleet, let alone four such aircraft in the same day. Featuring the distinctive new livery of Al Maha Airways, these new A320 aircraft will offer passengers the opportunity to travel on board the latest and most modern aircraft in the skies," said Al Baker.

Qatar Airways has one of the world's youngest fleets and continues to invest in next generation aircraft. These four new A320 aircraft, one of the world's most popular product types, feature the latest technology and distinctive Sharklet wingtips, and while leased to Qatar Airways will take the airline's fleet count to 156 aircraft.

The new aircraft arrive after a period of significant fleet growth for Qatar Airways, which recently took delivery of the first in its fleet of A380 aircraft and the A350 XWB as Global Launch Customer. Qatar Airways is the first airline in the world to operate every family of Airbus' modern airliner portfolio, comprising the A320, A330, A340, A350 and A380 aircraft.