波音737 MAX 10客机

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卡塔尔航空放弃订购25架波音737
Huan Qiu Shi Bao· 2025-05-27 22:59
Core Viewpoint - Qatar Airways has confirmed the cancellation of its order for 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft amid ongoing disputes with Airbus and a strategic shift towards Airbus for its short-haul operations [1][3]. Group 1: Cancellation of Boeing Order - Qatar Airways CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Mahmoud announced the cancellation of the 25 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft, which was initially expected to be delivered by the end of 2025 [3]. - The decision to cancel the order was influenced by the aircraft model no longer meeting the airline's fleet requirements, despite earlier speculation that the order might be converted to the 737 MAX 8 model [3]. Group 2: Shift to Airbus - Following the cancellation of the Boeing order, Qatar Airways' remaining narrow-body aircraft orders are entirely with Airbus, indicating a strategic pivot back to Airbus for its short-haul route strategy [3]. - The airline had previously been involved in a legal dispute with Airbus over A350 aircraft, which led to significant order cancellations and a compensation claim exceeding $600 million [4]. Group 3: New Orders with Boeing - Recently, Qatar Airways signed a new agreement with Boeing for 160 aircraft, including 30 Boeing 777X and 130 Boeing 787, with a total transaction value of approximately $96 billion [4]. - The agreement also includes purchase options for 50 additional units of each aircraft type [4].