Qatar Airways Selects EADS Sogerma Services Seats for its A330 Aircraft
Mérignac, 23 October 2001
On October 5, 2001, QATAR AIRWAYS and EADS SOGERMA SERVICES announced the selection, by QATAR AIRWAYS, of the latest EADS SOGERMA SERVICES first class and business class seats for its wide body fleet.
QATAR AIRWAYS has selected EADS SOGERMA SERVICES "Business Plus" seats and first class seats "CLASS 180" for its fleet of A330 aircraft on order, the delivery of which will begin in April 2002. The A330 aircraft associated with the "BUSINESS PLUS and CLASS 180" will contribute to the leadership of QATAR AIRWAYS in providing passengers with the highest standards of services and comfort.
QATAR AIRWAYS is the launching customer of the brand new and very innovative EADS SOGERMA SERVICES "BUSINESS PLUS" seat which will bring new standards of comfort and privacy for business class passengers.
BUSINESS PLUS: the state-of-the-art Business-Class seat Representing a clear breakthrough from previous generations of Business Class seats and those currently available on the market. The Business Plus seat, a fully electrically operated seat, provides a sliding movement up and down from 90° to 160° by a simple press on a keypad, and providing the optimum level of comfort for a 55-inch seat pitch. The unit is designed for maximum convenience and ergonomics, with lumbar support and individual in-flight entertainment. Thanks to the fixed shell concept, the passenger receives total privacy from the neighbouring passengers without disturbing their own comfort.
Class 180: the Executive First-Class Seat
The First-Class passenger of the 21st century demands the greatest level of convenience and comfort when travelling. The Class 180 flatbed seat has been specially designed to meet these requirements, while satisfying the demands of the airline in terms of reliability and maintainability. The unit is fully electrically driven and brings a new meaning to the word 'ergonomic'. A primary feature is the privacy, which the seat affords and which is a must for the premium traveller.
On Class 180, every effort has been made to ensure that travelling, resting, sleeping and even working becomes a pleasurable experience.
For further information, please contact:
QATAR AIRWAYS: Tel (+974) 4 621 717, Fax (+974) 4 621 533
EADS SOGERMA SERVICES: Ph. Gueguen, General Secretary. Tel (+33) 5.56.55.40.00
Qatar Airways-EADS Sogerma Services Aircraft Maintenance Cooperation
On October 5, 2001, a feasibility study for the set up of an Aircraft Maintenance Company in Doha, has been launched. In addition, QATAR AIRWAYS and EADS SOGERMA SERVICES have entered into long-term component support contract for QATAR AIRWAYS Airbus fleet.
Based on their successful long lasting business relationship, QATAR AIRWAYS and EADS SOGERMA SERVICES have decided to move further in their co-operation process by launching a "feasibility study" which will assess the potential set up of an Aircraft Maintenance Company in DOHA.
This potential venture will be first dedicated to QATAR AIRWAYS AIRBUS fleet technical operation. The DOHA based maintenance company will benefit from EADS SOGERMA SERVICES experience in the field of maintenance/repair/modification of AIRBUS aircrafts and components.
QATAR AIRWAYS has also selected EADS SOGERMA SERVICES for the Total Component Support of its fleet of 7 A300-600R as well as its A310-300 aircraft. This five years contract provides QATAR AIRWAYS with Pool, Repair and Overhaul maintenance supports under a "fly-by-the-hour" concept for all Airbus aircraft components. EADS SOGERMA SERVICES, a subsidiary of EADS, Airbus Industrie Mother Company, has a 30 years experience in the maintenance and support of the Airbus product and will provide QATAR AIRWAYS with the highest standard and quality of maintenance services. Through this contract QATAR AIRWAYS re-affirms that its passenger safety and dedication to high level of services is its primary goal.
For further information on the above please contact:
QATAR AIRWAYS: Tel (+974) 4 621 717, Fax (+974) 4 621 533
EADS SOGERMA SERVICES: Ph. Gueguen. General Secretary. Tel (+33 5 56 55 40 00)
