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Qatar Airways retires A330 jets, sends pilots to RwandAir as Iran war drags on

Qatar Airways has stopped using its Airbus A-330 passenger jets and sent some pilots to RwandAir due to high fuel costs and the ongoing Iran war. The airline is operating fewer flights and has reduced passenger capacity, but plans to get 138 new aircraft in the next five years. Pilot secondments help maintain flying skills as Qatar Airways upgrades its fleet.

By BriefTea Editorial · 25 September 2026 at 14:21

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