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Airbus Reports First Quarter (Q1) 2023 Results

• 127 commercial aircraft delivered in Q1 2023 • Revenues € 11.8 billion; EBIT Adjusted € 0.8 billion • EBIT (reported) € 0.4 billion; EPS (reported) € 0.59 • Free cash flow before M&A and customer financing € -0.9 billion • Guidance unchanged 04 May 2023 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ending 31 March 2023. “The first quarter confirmed strong demand for our products, particularly for commercial aircraft. We delivered 127 commercial aircraft, which is reflected in the Q1 financials. The quarter also benefited from ......Read More

Thursday, May 4, 2023

Qatar Unifies its Tourist Visa Processes Through Revamped Hayya Platform

Qatar Tourism has launched the Hayya Platform in a new form, inviting tourists who currently need a visa to Qatar to enjoy the country’s famously warm Arabian hospitality and diverse touristic offering. Taking place with immediate effect, the launch of the well-known Hayya Platform – which allowed the entry of over a million ......Read More

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport named as Expo 2023 Doha Official Partners

Partnership with Qatar’s national carrier and its Doha hub will further boost Expo 2023 Doha tourist attractiveness, cementing its position as an international event and the next global milestone for the State of Qatar Doha, 13 April 2023: In the lead-up to the event starting in October, Expo 2023 Doha continues to expand ......Read More

Friday, April 14, 2023

UAE Ratification of MP14 Boosts the Global Fight Against Unruly Passengers

13 April 2023: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ratification of the Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14), a move that will strengthen the global legal deterrent against unruly and disruptive passenger incidents onboard flights. “IATA welcomes the leadership shown by the UAE in ratifying MP14. Not only will this give the UAE authorities important new powers in dealing with unruly passengers that land in the country, but as a major aviation market and ICAO Council member, it will also encourage other States to ratify MP14. Ensuring greater international harmonization and strengthening the legal deterrent against unruly ......Read More

Thursday, April 13, 2023
Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023

08 March 2023: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist. • Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 14.9% compared to January 2022 (-16.2% for international operations). • Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) was up 3.9% compared to January 2022. This was the first year-on-year growth in capacity since October 2022. International cargo capacity increased 1.4% compared to January 2022. The uptick in ACTKs reflects the strong recovery of belly capacity in passenger ......Read More

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Qatar Airways Announces Indian Superstar Deepika Padukone as Global Brand Ambassador

Launches New Premium Experience Campaign featuring the actor DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has launched a new brand campaign in collaboration with world-renowned Indian actor, Deepika Padukone. The campaign launch is the culmination of the airline's endeavour to redefine Qatar Airways Premium experience, particularly through showcasing ......Read More

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Qatar Reveals Exciting Entertainment Events with “Feel Winter in Qatar” Campaign

The coming months will see a line-up of festivals and family-friendly activities to complement the cool season in Qatar February 07, 2023: Qatar Airways and Qatar Tourism have revealed an exciting line-up of events and festivals with the newly launched ‘Feel Winter in Qatar’ campaign. The packed schedule of events ......Read More

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Air Cargo Closes 2022 Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

7 February 2023: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that 2022 full-year demand for air cargo took a significant step back from 2021 levels but was close to 2019 performance. • Global full-year demand in 2022, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was down 8.0% compared to 2021 (-8.2% for international operations). Compared to 2019, it was down 1.6% (both global and international). • Capacity in 2022, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was 3.0% above 2021 (+4.5% for international operations). Compared to 2019 (pre-COVID) levels, capacity declined by 8.2% (-9.0% for ......Read More

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Passenger Demand Recovery Continued on Track in December 2022 and for the Full Year

7 February 2023: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year. • Total traffic in 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 64.4% compared to 2021. Globally, full year 2022 traffic was at 68.5% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. December 2022 total traffic rose 39.7% compared to December 2021 and reached 76.9% of the December 2019 level. • International traffic in 2022 climbed 152.7% versus 2021 and reached 62.2% of 2019 levels. December 2022 international traffic climbed 80.2% over December 2021, reaching 75.1% of the level in December 2019. • ......Read More

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Passenger Recovery Continues in November

10, January 2023: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022. • Total traffic in November 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 41.3% compared to November 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 75.3% of November 2019 levels. • International traffic rose 85.2% versus November 2021. The Asia-Pacific continued to report the strongest year-over-year results with all regions showing improvement compared to the prior year. November 2022 international RPKs reached 73.7% of November 2019 levels. • Domestic traffic for November 2022 was up 3.4% ......Read More

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

IATA Statement on Imposition of Travel Restrictions for Travelers from China

04 January 2023: “Several countries are introducing COVID-19 testing and other measures for travellers from China, even though the virus is already circulating widely within their borders. It is extremely disappointing to see this knee-jerk reinstatement of measures that have proven ineffective over the last three years. Research undertaken around the arrival of the Omicron variant concluded that putting barriers in the way of travel made no difference to the peak spread of infections. At most, restrictions delayed that peak by a few days. If a new variant emerges in any part of the world, the same situation would be expected. That’s why ......Read More

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

The Road to 2022: A Look at How Far Qatar's Tourism Sector Has Come

With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM Final and Qatar National Day wrapped up in one historic day of celebrations, Qatar Tourism takes a nostalgic look at the first and latest additions to some of the country’s most famous touristic landmarks, in recognition of all Qatar has achieved, on and off the pitches. From its humble, ......Read More

Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Enjoy Exclusive after-hours Tour of National Museum of Qatar - a Priceless experience courtesy of Ma ...

See how the unique story of Qatar and its people is brought to life with expert local artist Ahmed Nooh as your guide Doha, Qatar – 5 December 2022: Discover the beauty of the National Museum of Qatar during an exclusive after-hours tour with renowned local artist, Ahmed Nooh, as part of a priceless experience offered by ......Read More

Monday, December 5, 2022

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