Qatar Airways recently announced an order for two Boeing 747-8 Freighters and four Extended Range 777-300ERs, valued at $2.16 billion.
The 747-8 Freighter has 16 percent more cargo volume than the 747-400. The 777-300ER is a twin-aisle jet.
The order previously had been listed on Boeing’s orders and deliveries website as an unidentified customer.
Qatar has more than 100 Boeing aircraft on order, including 20 737 MAX jets. The airline also recently received its first 747-8 Freighter.
“The addition of our very first 747-8 Freighter is a significant moment for our Cargo division, and a welcome addition to our 20-strong cargo fleet of wide-body aircraft,” Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker said. “As the world’s third-largest cargo operator, Qatar Airways continues to invest in fleet expansion, with a second 747-8F due to be delivered in November. This reflects our confidence in Boeing to continue to deliver an outstanding product that meets our exacting standards. We expect no less than perfection, and we are confident that Boeing will continue to deliver that.”
The airline became the first 787 customer in the Middle East and was one of the first customers for the 777X.
Qatar Airways currently operates a fleet of approximately 100 Boeing wide-body aircraft.