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A Qatar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner was forced to make an emergency landing in Lagos, Nigeria, on January 16, 2026, following a critical oxygen system failure shortly after departure. Qatar Airways QR1406 – Lagos to Doha… The aircraft, registered A7-BCL, was operating flight QR1406 from Lagos to Doha with 248 passengers and 12 crew members…
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Qatar Airways has taken a decisive lead in the in‑flight connectivity race, becoming the first airline in the world to operate a Starlink‑equipped Boeing 787‑8 while simultaneously completing its Airbus A350 Starlink installation programme. The announcement marks one of the most ambitious and rapid LEO‑satellite rollouts undertaken by any carrier to date, positioning Qatar Airways…
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Information has emerged regarding a Qatar Airways flight from Doha that got stuck on the runway at London Heathrow for 30 minutes following a problem onboard. Flight data and reporting shows how this incident transpired. Below is what we know on this so far. Qatar Airways Flight QR109 Doha-London… Qatar Airways flight QR109, which got…
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Qatar Airways has expanded its footprint in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with the launch of a new route to Hail, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s ongoing growth across one of its most strategically important markets. The inaugural flight touched down at Hail International Airport (HAS) this week, officially making the north‑central city…
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Qatar Airways has suddenly changed it’s CEO, with a new appointment made on December 7, which is posing questions into why the shift has happened so soon. Hamad Ali Al‑Khater now becomes the new CEO, replacing Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, and is effective quickly. A bit of information about Al-Khater highlights his role as COO…
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The aviation and tech worlds are no strangers to bold personalities, but few clashes have erupted as spectacularly as the recent feud between Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary and tech billionaire Elon Musk. What began as a technical disagreement over in‑flight Wi‑Fi has spiralled into a full‑blown public brawl—complete with insults, corporate mockery, and even half‑serious…
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Which airline delivered the world’s best on‑time performance in 2025? Cirium’s latest data reveals a clear global leader in punctuality. Aeromexico has been crowned the world’s most on‑time global airline for the second consecutive year, according to Cirium’s 2025 On‑Time Performance Review — a data‑driven benchmark widely regarded as the industry’s most authoritative measure of…
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When Cathay Pacific turns 80 in September 2026, the milestone will be marked not with a marketing slogan or a commemorative logo alone, but with something far more tangible — a return to the colours that defined the airline’s rise. In late 2025, an Airbus A350 was spotted in Xiamen wearing a refreshed version of…
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Information has been circulating that Riyadh Air look set to be operating flights to Manchester Airport on May 2, 2026. This is promising news for the airport, as they continue their route development eastbound, and would be a welcome addition as well. Furthermore, it will also be another great link to the Middle East, given…
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Finnair has announced that they will be coming to Melbourne Airport in Australia, in an exciting move made by the airline. This new flight, which will call via Bangkok, is a completely new destination for the Scandinavian carrier, and is going to provide some interesting connectivity options for passengers. It is understood tickets went on…