Qatar Airways first A380 nearing completion; First test A350 painted
Dec 15, 2013, 4:55 pm
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Back in June Business Traveller reported that LHR and CDG would be the first two routes operated by the QR A380 (with presumably LHR being before CDG)
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...s-a380-launch-
But in September a QR press release confirmed it would be a European destination but that the exact city would be released at a later date... Classic QR!
http://www.qatarairways.com/english_...80-test-flight
I really can't wait for the new airport to open, because if HIA is anything to go by, we will be hosting the 2027 World Cup!
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...s-a380-launch-
But in September a QR press release confirmed it would be a European destination but that the exact city would be released at a later date... Classic QR!
http://www.qatarairways.com/english_...80-test-flight
I really can't wait for the new airport to open, because if HIA is anything to go by, we will be hosting the 2027 World Cup!
Dec 18, 2013, 9:59 am
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As to whether or not the QSDs will appear on the 380, you will have to wait and see...!
Dec 18, 2013, 11:33 am
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QR does not offer the Cirrus J seat on the 787. The seat is actually called the "Qatar Super Diamond" and you will see that it is much more aesthetically pleasing and elegant than the Cirrus.
As to whether or not the QSDs will appear on the 380, you will have to wait and see...!
As to whether or not the QSDs will appear on the 380, you will have to wait and see...!
Dec 18, 2013, 3:04 pm
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Dec 18, 2013, 3:08 pm
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No comment on the LOPA...
Dec 18, 2013, 4:35 pm
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Dec 18, 2013, 5:32 pm
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This article seems to say otherwise.
http://www.businesstraveller.com/new...s-a380-launch-
Al Baker confirmed to Business Traveller last year (see online news, December 2012) that the upper deck of the A380 will be fitted with eight seats in first class - the only aircraft in the next three years that Qatar will fit with first class - and 52 business class seats, along with a lounge area and a small economy section.
Dec 19, 2013, 2:07 am
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Design stages of aircraft interior features include, in order:
ITCM = Initial Technical Compliance Meeting, the high level plans and designs are inspected
PDR = Preliminary Design Review, the detailed plans and designs are inspected
CDR = Critical Design Review, the mock-up seat is inspected
TSR = Test Seat Review, the test seat is inspected
FAI = First Article Inspection, the final seat is inspected and last minute refinements are made
LOPA = layout of passenger area, the seat and galley plan
ITCM = Initial Technical Compliance Meeting, the high level plans and designs are inspected
PDR = Preliminary Design Review, the detailed plans and designs are inspected
CDR = Critical Design Review, the mock-up seat is inspected
TSR = Test Seat Review, the test seat is inspected
FAI = First Article Inspection, the final seat is inspected and last minute refinements are made
LOPA = layout of passenger area, the seat and galley plan
Dec 19, 2013, 8:09 am
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Well YouGeeElWhy... Al Baker confirming "...that the upper deck of the A380 will be fitted with eight seats in first class.." might just be another reason to think (for some of us) that the F-class will be located at the lower deck...