Aviation

Airbus Orders & Deliveries – March 2018

Airbus booked orders for eight A320 Family single-aisle jetliners in the NEO and CEO versions during March, while delivering 56 aircraft in the month from across the company’s in-production single-aisle and widebody product lines.

The new business involved six A320neo jetliners for an unidentified customer, and two A321ceo aircraft for Vietnam’s VietJetAir. Taking bookings and cancellations into account, net orders logged by Airbus during the first three months of 2018 totalled 45 aircraft.

Jetliners delivered by Airbus in March were received by 31 customers. They were led by the A320 Family, with 45 aircraft provided (including 14 A320neo versions). Deliveries of Airbus twin-engine widebodies were divided equally between the A350 XWB and A330, with the handover of five A350-900s and five A330s in the -200/-300 configurations. Also delivered during the month was an A380.

Based on the month’s orders and deliveries activity, Airbus’ overall backlog of jetliners remaining to be delivered as of March 31 totalled 7,189 aircraft, composed of 6,083 from the A320 Family, along with 695 A350s, 303 A330s and 108 A380s.

A300/A310	Single aisle	A330/A340/A350	A380	Total
Total orders	816	14157	2932	331	18236
Total deliveries	816	8074	1934	223	11047
Aircraft in operation	315	7722	1798	223	10058

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Aviation

Qatar Airways’ AI Campaign Lets Passengers Star in Their Own Film

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways has introduced a groundbreaking global film, ‘AI Adventure,’ which leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance its dedication to creating unparalleled, immersive experiences for its customers.

In a pioneering move, the campaign allows viewers to star in the film using advanced AI technology that integrates their likeness into the storyline. This innovative approach underscores the airline’s commitment to placing its customers at the center of its experiences.

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The campaign offers viewers the chance to choose from various scenes and assume leading roles within the film. The advanced AI ensures that the characters accurately reflect the viewer’s appearance, adjusting to their facial features and skin tone.

To experience the emotive AI adventure, visit flyqatar.com or watch the film on the Qatar Airways YouTube channel.

For those interested in booking a journey with Qatar Airways, the new campaign highlights the ease of making Qatar Airways reservations and Qatar Airways ticket booking.

To explore more, you can use Qatar Airways booking services or check out options with QR airlines.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, commented: “At Qatar Airways, we aim not just to meet but to exceed customer expectations by anticipating their needs and creating deeply resonant experiences.

This new brand campaign is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.”

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Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, added: “Our latest campaign, featuring unprecedented AI capabilities in the airline industry, highlights our innovative spirit and customer-focused approach.

It transforms every journey into a unique adventure, proving that dreams have no limits.”

Qatar Airways Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Corporate Communications, Mr. Babar Rahman, stated:

“This campaign exemplifies our vision as a leader in innovation. By offering a personalized brand experience where everyone can star, we’ve created meaningful connections with our audience, ensuring each moment is memorable.”