BOEING has delivered the second of eight 777-200LRs (Longer Range) jetliners that have been ordered by Qatar Airways.
The airplane departed Paine Field outside Seattle on a shuttle flight of more than 14 hours to its new operational base at Doha International Airport in the Middle East.
Qatar Airways has ordered seventeen 777-300ERs (Extended Range) aircraft from Boeing, five of which have been delivered, with two 777 Freighters scheduled for future delivery.
The first Boeing 777-200LR to join the airline's fleet arrived in Doha on February 8, the release added.
Source: Schednet