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PHOTOS: Qatar Airways A380 makes Doha debut

The national carrier will begin flying the world's largest passenger aircraft on Oct. 10. During last night's press event, CEO Akbar Al Baker also defended the airline's fleet of Boeing 787s, saying "the Dreamliner has not broken our dreams."

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Business

Qatar Airways takes first A380 ahead of tomorrow’s Doha touchdown

The national carrier's inaugural commercial flight to London Heathrow will take place on Oct. 10, four months behind schedule. The plane's arrival will be celebrated on Thursday evening.

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Business

Report: Qatar Airways and Airbus resolve A380 dispute

News of a resolution suggests the national carrier will proceed with an October launch of its new plane to London Heathrow. The A380s have been delayed for months over interior cabin issues.

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Airbus faces rebuke as Qatar Airways A380s now expected by year-end

CEO Akbar Al Baker is reported to have criticized both Airbus and Boeing this week for delays to orders and poor quality of their jets.

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Business

Qatar Airways’ first A380 to debut on London route in June

The biggest passenger airliner in the world will have 517 seats, and feature a special lounge area for premium passengers.

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Qatar Airways A380 debut further postponed to October

The national carrier was first expected to begin flying the world's largest passenger aircraft in June. But CEO Akbar Al Baker has cited interior cabin issues as one reason for the continued delay.

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Qatar Airways A380 debut flight apparently delayed until July

According to online schedule changes, the super-jumbo's first flight to London Heathrow Airport, which had been scheduled for June 17, has now been pushed back to July 1.

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Qatar Airways delays A380s delivery, giving Airbus three months to fix wings

Qatar Airways has announced that it will wait three extra months for its order of five Airbus A380s to give the company a chance to fit the plane with newly…

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