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FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared

Mammoth Freighters has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for its Boeing 777-200LRMF passenger‑to‑freighter conversion, clearing the type for commercial service and enabling deliveries to launch customer Qatar Airways Cargo. The US converter says it will accelerate production and is pursuing a China partner for global expansion.

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

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Qatar Airways grounds entire A380 fleet amid Iran-war airspace closures, likely through June

2026-04-07T00:11:54.760095-07:00

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Qatar Airways seeks lease-rate renegotiations with lessors amid cost pressures

2026-04-02T23:15:53.194831-07:00

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Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

2026-04-01T10:35:39.493247-07:00

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FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared Mammoth Freighters has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for its Boeing 777-200LRMF passenger‑to‑freighter conversion, clearing the type for commercial service and enabling deliveries to launch customer Qatar Airways Cargo. The US converter says it will accelerate production and is pursuing a China partner for global expansion.

2026-04-08T10:56:03.924327-07:00

FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared

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Qatar Airways grounds entire A380 fleet amid Iran-war airspace closures, likely through June Qatar Airways has grounded its entire Airbus A380 fleet after regional airspace closures tied to the war in Iran. None of the eight remaining superjumbos has flown since early April; scheduling data show A380 operations paused through June as the carrier prioritizes smaller aircraft.

2026-04-07T00:11:54.760095-07:00

Qatar Airways grounds entire A380 fleet amid Iran-war airspace closures, likely through June

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Qatar Airways seeks lease-rate renegotiations with lessors amid cost pressures Qatar Airways has approached aircraft lessors seeking to renegotiate lease rates as mounting cost pressures squeeze the carrier's finances, aiming to secure lower rents or amended commercial terms to reduce operating costs and preserve cash. The move signals a push to rework lease economics rather than immediate fleet changes.

2026-04-02T23:15:53.194831-07:00

Qatar Airways seeks lease-rate renegotiations with lessors amid cost pressures

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Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures Qatar Airways has begun gradually restoring services after recent airspace closures grounded its operations, incrementally rebuilding published schedules, reintroducing frequencies and reopening previously suspended routes across its network to international destinations as regional restrictions ease and authorities permit resumed flying.

2026-04-01T10:35:39.493247-07:00

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

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Qatar and Etihad relax frequent‑flyer rules as Iran‑related airspace disruptions hit Gulf travel Qatar Airways and Etihad have eased loyalty‑program requirements after Iran‑related airspace closures and widespread flight disruptions. Qatar’s Privilege Club extended status and offered relief for members affected by a roughly 20‑day operational suspension; Etihad Guest cut tier‑qualification thresholds by 25%.

2026-03-18T08:20:12.342818-07:00

Qatar and Etihad relax frequent‑flyer rules as Iran‑related airspace disruptions hit Gulf travel

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Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed Qatar Airways has grounded more than 150 aircraft and is operating a skeletal schedule after Qatari airspace was partially closed this week amid the regional conflict, running limited repatriation and humanitarian services that flew nearly 500 Indian nationals and a small number of relief rotations to Europe.

2026-03-13T17:12:25.963807-07:00

Qatar Airways grounds 150+ aircraft, runs skeletal repatriation flights as Qatari airspace remains partially closed

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UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute A UK court has ordered that communications about US sanctions remain protected from disclosure in a lease dispute tied to Russia, constraining evidence available to litigants and the public. The decision intersects with reporting on affected airlines, including coverage by ch-aviation of Qatar Airways-related developments.

2026-03-12T06:19:07.265270-07:00

UK court bars disclosure of US sanctions talks in Russia-linked lease dispute

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Qatar Executive Europe certified for US operations Qatar Executive Europe has been certified to conduct operations into the United States, authorising the Qatar Airways Group’s business-aviation unit to operate U.S. flights. The regulatory clearance lets the operator expand North American services and support corporate and private-jet customers across the region.

2026-03-06T07:19:04.114287-08:00

Qatar Executive Europe certified for US operations

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FAA approves Mammoth Freighters' 777-200LRMF P2F STC; deliveries to Qatar Airways Cargo cleared

Qatar Airways grounds entire A380 fleet amid Iran-war airspace closures, likely through June

Qatar Airways seeks lease-rate renegotiations with lessors amid cost pressures

Qatar Airways begins phased restoration of services after airspace closures

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