Plans to expand the Hamad International Airport (HIA) will be completed as scheduled 'by 2021 the latest,' Qatar Airways (QA) Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker has said.
Qatar Airways announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with FC Barcelona (FCB) to renew its partnership with the Spanish club’s first team until June 30, 2017.
Qatar Airways has agreed to acquire up to 10% of LATAM Airlines, in a $613mn deal that requires the consent of existing shareholders at the Chile-based carrier, the two companies said.
The head of Qatar Airways kept up pressure on US engine maker Pratt & Whitney over delays and technical problems, saying engines for its Airbus A320neo aircraft had not been adequately tested.
Qatar Airways may cancel an order for Pratt & Whitney engines for a fleet of Airbus A320neo aircraft, the carrier's chief executive said.
