Seattle based Aircraft manufacturing giant, Boeing, have faced criticism from Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways over the new 787 Dreamliner aeroplane.
A recent Qatari bought Dreamliner developed electrical faults which are similar to ones discovered on a United Airlines Dreamliner, which forced the plane to conduct an emergency landing. The FAA also have stated that there are errors in fuel lines which could cause fuel to leak out or catch fire, which could result in catastrophic engine failure – not something customers of Dreamliner and indeed airline passengers want to hear.
Qatar Airways currently have 3 787 Dreamliners on their books with at least another 7 to follow. However it appears Dreamliners are not being built on time, another headache for airlines who have placed orders.
In 1997 Qatar Airways only had 4 aircraft but now have a large fleet covering 100 routes and destinations world wide. They are an expanding and emerging player in the aviation market, and aim to replicate the success of Emirates - their Middle East rival.
But they need reliable planes to do this, and the Dreamliner was supposed to be the ultimate in comfort and efficiency. If Boeing don’t get their act together, European rivals Airbus may end up with a few extra orders.
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