Qatar Airways took delivery Monday in Toulouse, the first A350-900, the latest the European aircraft manufacturer Airbus. Delayed delivery of ten days to respond to customer requirements finishes.
First Airbus designed mainly based carbon fiber, this jet is lighter than traditional long-haul and thus consumes a quarter less fuel than the latter. It will make its first commercial flight on January 15 on the line Doha-Frankfurt. In total, the Qatari carrier has ordered 80 copies.
The culmination of eight years and 10 billion euros of investment for Airbus plans to move from a production of two to 10 aircraft per month from 2018.
With 778 firm orders at the end of November, the A350 is the European response to the American 787 Dreamliner Boeing has accumulated 1,055 firm orders since its launch in 2011.
The Interview: Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways
Joanna Gill, euronews:
The delivery was made with behind schedule, is that worried you?
Akbar al-Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways:
No, not at all. This did not worry us, the date that was given to us for the first delivery suited us and Airbus has kept its commitment to give us the unit to the last quarter of 2014.
Joanna Gill, euronews:
You said that with regional development and long-haul Qatar Airways, the need for a device offering comfort and advanced technology was felt. Airbus how he seduced you?
Akbar al-Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways:
We were the first airline to order there seven years. And thanks to the command 80 aircraft by Qatar Airways that the program has been launched.
Joanna Gill, euronews:
What made it more attractive than Boeing Airbus?
Akbar al-Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways:
Keep in mind that this device was launched after the Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus's ambition was to build a technologically superior aircraft to 787.
Joanna Gill, euronews:
How it meets the needs of passengers?
Akbar al-Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways:
You know, passengers still want a seat, they want a good meal and they want to get from A to B on time. Passengers do not fit into the details, but what is important for Qatar Airways customers is that they can have access to a product that is far superior to the competition.
Joanna Gill, euronews:
Greater than Boeing in this case?
Akbar al-Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways:
Keep in mind that this device comes four years after the first delivery of the first 787, so they built the new Airbus the technological advances of the past four years.
Joanna Gill, euronews:
Airbus says its unit consumes 25% less fuel. Does this makes it a worthwhile investment?
Akbar al-Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways:
Absolutely, especially when we know that what is the most costly in the operation of an aircraft, it is kerosene. So unless a device consumes, the better for the airline and its benefits.
Joanna Gill euronews
Airline profits forecasts fly with the fall in prices of crude. Home too?
Akbar al-Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways:
Like all airlines, we will make more profit than in the past due to lower fuel prices.
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