Does Qatar use A350?

The world's 2nd largest A350 fleet With the airline now having 58 Airbus A350s, it holds on to its place as the operator of the 2nd largest A350 fleet - even if 12 A350-900s are still listed as parked. Qatar Airways previously had the largest A350 fleet in the world but eventually lost this title to Singapore Airlines.



Yes, Qatar Airways is one of the world's most prominent users of the Airbus A350, having served as the global launch customer for both the A350-900 and the larger A350-1000 variants. As of 2026, the A350 is a cornerstone of their long-haul fleet, prized for its high-fidelity fuel efficiency and superior passenger comfort. The aircraft features the airline's award-winning Qsuite in Business Class, which offers a private, door-enclosed experience. The A350-1000, in particular, allows Qatar Airways to operate ultra-long-haul routes with a quieter cabin and advanced air filtration systems that reduce the effects of jet lag. Following a high-profile legal settlement regarding surface paint issues on these jets in previous years, the airline has fully reintegrated the A350 into its global network, utilizing it to connect Doha with major hubs in North America, Europe, and Australia with a high-fidelity focus on environmental sustainability and luxury.

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Qatar Airways is expected to receive its next A350 later in 2023 while the first of the A321neos is now scheduled to arrive in 2026, three years later than originally planned. Airbus had canceled the A321neo after Qatar Airways refused to take more A350s on firm order, escalating the conflict further.

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On 15 January 2015, the initial A350-900 entered service with Qatar Airways, followed by the A350-1000 on 24 February 2018 with the same launch customer. As of October 2023, Singapore Airlines is the largest operator with 63 A350-900 aircraft in its fleet.

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While the 777X offers unrivalled dimensions, advanced materials, and cutting-edge engine technology, the A350 shines with its lightweight composite airframe, advanced aerodynamics, and superior fuel efficiency.

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In August 2021, we reported that Qatar Airways had grounded 13 of its Airbus A350 aircraft on the advice of regulators. By January 2023, about 30 aircraft had been parked.

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The Airbus A350 was developed in response to Boeing's successful 787 Dreamliner, aiming to offer equal or better range and efficiency. The aircraft features a wider cabin compared to the 787, allowing for high-density configurations if desired, and boasts quieter cabins and optimized air quality.

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Qatar Airways also has an order for forty B777-9s, which it anticipates beginning delivery of from 2025. When the A380-800s do exit the Qatar Airways fleet, the B777-9s, with a planned two-cabin capacity of approximately 415 passengers, will be the largest passenger aircraft in the carrier's fleet.

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The 777-9 measures 251 ft 8 in (76.72 m) in length, compared with 242 ft 1 in (73.78 m) for the A350-1000. With its folding wingtips, its wingspan is much larger too – at 238 ft 10 in (72.80 m), it has more than 20 feet on the A350.

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The Dreamliner is slightly longer while the A350 is slightly wider, although both jets have identical maximum passenger capacities. In terms of performance, the A350 is ultimately a heavier aircraft with more fuel capacity and more powerful engines.

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The global A350 fleet had completed more than 1,175,000 flights on more than 1070 routes without accidents. It succeeds the A340 and competes against Boeing's large long-haul twinjets: the Boeing 787, the Boeing 777, and its successor, the 777X.

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