What Happened
Gulf Carrier Grounds Older Jets Due To High Fuel Costs
Qatar Airways has retired its last Airbus A330 passenger jets and seconded some pilots to Rwanda’s flag carrier, RwandAir, as the prolonged Iran war disrupts Gulf aviation and accelerates the global phase-out of older jets. The move is a response to surging oil prices, which have made it less attractive to operate older jets. Qatar Airways expects to receive 138 new aircraft in the next five years, according to a spokesperson. The airline’s fleet renewal plans were first reported by Reuters.