Qatar Airways Group reports fleet, network and operational highlights for FY2026

Qatar Airways Group reported (20-May-2026) the following fleet, network and operational highlights for the 12 months ended 31-Mar-2026:

• Fleet:
  • Took delivery of 18 new aircraft;
  • Expanded fleet to 249 passenger aircraft and 30 freight aircraft;
  • Ordered up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft in May-2025, comprising firm orders for 130 787s and 30 777-9s, and options for 50 additional 787s and 777-9s;
  • Completed installation of Starlink high speed inflight connectivity on more than 130 widebody aircraft;
• Network:
  • Expanded network to 183 destinations;
  • Launched or resumed services to six destinations, comprising Aleppo, Canberra, Hail, Kigali, Malta and Red Sea;
  • Increased frequency to multiple destinations, including Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Jeddah, London Heathrow, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Tokyo Narita and Shanghai Pudong;
• Partnerships:
  • Expanded codeshare partnership portfolio to 37 airlines;
  • Signed codeshare agreements with Air Algérie and Kenya Airways;
  • Expanded strategic cooperation with Philippine Airlines, China Southern Airlines, British Airways and Iberia;
  • Launched JV with Virgin Australia;
• Workforce: Expanded headcount to 57,833 employees, +4% year-on-year. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]