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Zawya
4 hours ago
- Business
- Zawya
GWC, Qatar Airways renew logistics agreement
GWC, a provider of logistics and supply chain solutions in Qatar, and Qatar Airways have signed a five-year service agreement, renewing their partnership. GWC has been the logistics service provider for Qatar Airways and its affiliates, including MATAR and Qatar Duty Free. The agreement will continue to provide integrated logistics services, including import/export handling, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution, inventory management, and document storage. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Fahad Bin Jassim Bin Jabor Al Thani, GWC Group Managing Director, said: 'This renewed agreement with Qatar Airways reflects the strength of Qatar national institutions working together to achieve excellence on a global stage. At GWC, we are proud to support the operations of the World's Best Airline with world-class logistics solutions rooted in innovation, efficiency, and reliability. Our long-standing partnership with Qatar Airways is a testament to our shared values and our unwavering commitment to Qatar's continued progress and global connectivity.' Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, said: 'We are pleased to renew our long-standing partnership with GWC. This agreement strengthens our operational capabilities and supports our continued global growth. By working together, we remain committed to delivering world-class services across a broad range of functions, guided by our shared pursuit of excellence.' Syed Maaz, GWC Chief Commercial Officer, said: 'This partnership reflects the very best of Qatari ambition and capability. To serve a world-renowned airline like Qatar Airways is a responsibility we take immense pride in. This renewed agreement is not only an extension of services – it's a renewed promise to uphold the gold standard of logistics that supports a globally admired aviation brand, every day.' Copyright 2025 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Fintech News ME
15-07-2025
- Business
- Fintech News ME
Qatar Airways Completes Starlink Rollout on Boeing 777 Fleet
Qatar Airways has completed the installation of SpaceX's Starlink internet service on its fleet of 54 Boeing 777 aircraft, concluding the rollout programme ahead of schedule. The airline now operates the largest number of widebody aircraft equipped with Starlink connectivity, making it the only carrier in the Middle East and North Africa to offer the service. Initially set as a two-year initiative, the installation was finalised in nine months, nearly 50% faster than planned. The process was streamlined by reducing retrofit time from three days to 9.5 hours per aircraft, allowing the programme to be completed without operational disruption. 'This new milestone demonstrates our strategic investment in redefining our passengers' expectations,' said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. 'We promised the fastest, most seamless in-flight connectivity in the industry, and with Starlink we have delivered it faster and at an unmatched scale. Having completed our rollout programme for Boeing 777s, we are now fully focused on equipping our Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink, bringing this game-changing experience to even more routes across our global network of over 170 destinations.' Passengers travelling in both Premium and Economy cabins now have access to free, gate-to-gate internet with speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft. The connectivity is designed to support streaming, gaming, and work, with performance comparable to home broadband. Following the completion of the Boeing 777 rollout, Qatar Airways is progressing with the Starlink installation on its Airbus A350 fleet, targeting completion within the next year. Since introducing its first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, the airline has operated more than 15,000 flights with Starlink connectivity.
Gulf Insider
11-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
Qatar Airways Now Has The World's Fastest Inflight Wi-Fi After Boeing 777 Upgrade
Qatar Airways has achieved a major industry milestone by completing the installation of Starlink satellite Wi-Fi across its entire Boeing 777 fleet—54 aircraft in total. The achievement positions the airline as the global leader in Starlink-equipped widebody connectivity, offering the fastest in-flight Wi-Fi available today. Originally planned as a two-year initiative, the installation programme was completed in just nine months, nearly 50 per cent% faster than scheduled. Each aircraft retrofit was reduced from three days to just 9.5 hours, enabling Qatar Airways to carry out the rollout without disrupting flight operations. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: 'This new milestone demonstrates our strategic investment in redefining our passengers' expectations. We promised the fastest, most seamless in-flight connectivity in the industry, and with Starlink we have delivered it faster and at an unmatched scale. 'Having completed our rollout programme for Boeing 777s, we are now fully focused on equipping our Airbus A350 fleet with Starlink, bringing this game-changing experience to even more routes across our global network of over 170 destinations.' Qatar Airways passengers flying on Boeing 777 aircraft now enjoy: Free gate-to-gate Wi-Fi access Speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft Streaming, gaming, and work-friendly connections Available in both Premium and Economy cabins The airline has already operated more than 15,000 Starlink-connected flights since the first 777 was equipped in October 2024, redefining the modern travel experience. Following the success of the Boeing 777 programme, Qatar Airways has already begun installing Starlink on its Airbus A350 fleet, with a goal of completing the process within the next 12 months. As the only airline in the Middle East and North Africa offering Starlink connectivity, Qatar Airways continues to lead the global aviation industry in digital transformation, enhancing the passenger experience across its network of over 170 destinations.
BusinessToday
11-07-2025
- Business
- BusinessToday
Qatar Airways Sets the Bar with Starlink Wi-Fi on Widebody Fleet
Qatar Airways has become the first airline in the world to fully equip and operate over 50 widebody aircraft with Starlink, offering passengers high-speed, gate-to-gate Wi-Fi at no additional cost. With the completion of the installation on 54 Boeing 777s, the airline now boasts the largest number of Starlink-equipped widebody aircraft in the world. This achievement marks a major milestone in in-flight connectivity, with passengers on more global routes now able to access internet speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft — the fastest currently available in commercial aviation. Qatar Airways is also the only carrier in the Middle East and North Africa region to offer this service. Originally planned as a two-year project, the installation programme was completed in just nine months, nearly halving the expected timeframe. The airline managed to reduce retrofit time from three days to just 9.5 hours per aircraft, allowing the rollout to proceed without affecting scheduled operations. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer highlighted the strategic importance of this milestone, stating that the airline has delivered on its promise to provide the fastest and most seamless in-flight connectivity in the industry. With the Boeing 777 fleet fully equipped, the airline is now focusing on installing Starlink on its Airbus A350 aircraft, aiming to complete this next phase within the coming year. Since launching the world's first Starlink-equipped Boeing 777 in October 2024, Qatar Airways has operated over 15,000 Starlink-connected flights. This ongoing commitment to pioneering innovation continues to redefine the modern travel experience, reinforcing the airline's reputation for world-class service and technological leadership. Related
Tourism Breaking News
04-07-2025
- Business
- Tourism Breaking News
Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways ink strategic codeshare partnership
Post Views: 41 Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), confirming the intention to enter a strategic partnership which will include a comprehensive codeshare agreement and increased flights between the East African state and Qatar Airways' award-winning Doha hub, Hamad International Airport. The partnership will see Qatar Airways introducing a third daily frequency between Doha and Nairobi in codeshare with Kenya Airways, with flights due to be available for booking over the coming days. The new offering will be complemented by the launch of Kenya Airways operated, and Qatar Airways marketed, flights between Mombasa and Doha during the coming winter season. The two airlines will also codeshare on both networks to offer seamless connections and greater choice for travellers from around the world. Additionally, both Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways will look to develop collaboration in other parts of the business, including cargo, airport and ground services, product development, loyalty programmes, procurement as well as maintenance, repair and overhaul. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, said: 'This partnership is yet another demonstration of our deepening ties with the African region. Today's agreement – which comes as we celebrate 20 years of flying to Kenya – is coupled with our recognisable record of partnerships across the continent, most recently through our investment in Airlink. Our growing collaboration with our African counterparts ensures that Qatar Airways continues to contribute to the continent's rapidly evolving aviation and economic ecosystem.' Kenya Airways Group Managing Director and CEO, Allan Kilavuka, said: 'This partnership perfectly aligns with our airline's robust turnaround strategy, which saw Kenya Airways' return to profit for the first time in more than a decade earlier this year. The collaboration will also help expedite Kenya Airways' efforts to boost tourism and air cargo activities, turning these and others into pivotal economic growth propellers for Kenya and the East Africa region.' The partnership highlights two leading airlines collaborating to bring excellence to their global community of travellers. Kenya Airways, for the fourth consecutive year, has been recognised as Africa's Leading Airline and Business Class by the World Travel Awards 2025. Qatar Airways – the only five-star global airline based in the Middle East and the reigning World's Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2025 – offers over 170 weekly flights to 30 cities across Africa. Over the past year, Qatar Airways has also optimised its schedule in most African destinations to improve connectivity to key destinations, including Brussels, Guangzhou, London, New York, and Washington through its award-winning hub, Hamad International Airport.
