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Qatar Airways has been awarded the prestigious ‘Airline of the Year’ title by Skytrax for an unprecedented eighth time, cementing its position as a leader in the aviation industry. The airline also secured three additional accolades at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards, often referred to as ‘the Oscars of the aviation industry’. Key highlights:
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Qatar Airways, a leading figure in aviation innovation, is set to participate in the prestigious ITB Berlin travel trade show, happening from 5-7 March 2024. The airline is bringing a major digital innovation to the forefront with the introduction of Sama 2.0, its second-generation MetaHuman cabin crew member. This development marks Qatar Airways as
![Qatar launches lawsuit on back of ICJ win](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/airbus-a330f-qatar-cargo-bud-o-1.jpg)
Qatar Airways has doubled down on a promise to sue the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, after its home state was handed a win at the ICJ last week. Four separate international investment arbitrations will be levelled against the United Arab Emirates, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the Arab
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In this week’s World of Aviation Podcast, hosts Adam Thorn and Christian “Boo” Boucousis recap Virgin Atlantic’s miraculous revival with a big helping hand from Sir Richard Branson, as well as the very slow resuscitation of the 737 MAX. Tune in to this episode to hear Adam and Boo reflect on the ongoing rivalry between
![UN court backs Qatar in blockade scrap, airline to sue](https://worldofaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/qatar-787.jpg)
The UN's top court has effectively ruled that a three-year-long 'blockade' of Qatar aircraft by Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the UAE is illegitimate.
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In this episode, we talk to the VP Pacific of Qatar Airways, Tom Scruby, about why the airline decided to keep flying.