Qatar Airways Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker is considering a new deal with Boeing to acquire new freighter jets.
According to the executive, “Boeing's proposal is very attractive for the airline”, indicating that Qatar Airways could be a great ally of the American manufacturer for the cargo version of the 777X.
However, with the statement by the CEO of Qatar Airways, the fight between Boeing and Airbus could gain more heated chapters in the future. According to data from Boeing, the 777X can carry up to 110 tons of cargo, against 109 tons for the cargo version of the A350.
Absolute leader in the cargo market until then, Boeing is beginning to see its leadership threatened by Airbus. In addition to the A350 freighter, plane that has just closed its first orders. The A321F is another aircraft that could attract new customers in search of more efficient aircraft to replace aircraft that are nearing the end of their operating cycle, in particular the 757.
Now, in addition to worrying about attracting new customers for the sale of cargo aircraft, Boeing is running out of time to repair its credibility with operators who are disappointed with the progress of the 777X program schedule, which faces two years of delays.
Despite rumors about a cargo version, Boeing has yet to say when it will launch a cargo version for the 777X.
With information: Reuters
