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Qatar Airways Partners With Elevate For QSuite Next Gen

August 8, 2026

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Qatar Airways selects Elevate Aircraft Seating for QSuite Next Gen.
New seat to debut on Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777-9.
QSuite Next Gen features improved technology and customization.

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Strategic Implications

This partnership may indicate Qatar Airways' desire for a more agile and cost-effective supplier, which could suggest a shift in the airline's procurement strategy. The selection of Elevate, a relatively new manufacturer, may also indicate a willingness to take on more risk in pursuit of innovation, which could potentially disrupt the traditional business class seat market.

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What Happened

New Business Class Seat To Debut On Airbus A350-1000 And Boeing 777-9

Qatar Airways has partnered with Elevate Aircraft Seating to develop its new QSuite Next Gen business class seat, which is set to debut on the Airbus A350-1000 and Boeing 777-9. The new seat features improved technology and customization, including fully retractable lateral dividers and electronically controlled doors. This move marks a departure from Qatar Airways’ long-standing partnership with Collins Aerospace, and may signal a new direction for the airline’s procurement strategy. The news was first reported by Simple Flying.

Source | Originally Published: August 7, 2026

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