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No. 26 (tie): Newark-Mumbai, India (7,792 miles); Air India (Boeing 777-300ER) and United Airlines (Boeing 777). Block time of 15 hours, 30 minutes on United. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 26 (tie): New York JFK-Taipei, Taiwan (7,792 miles); China Airlines (Boeing 777-300ER) and EVA Airways (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 15 hours, 55 minutes on China Airlines. Boeing
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No. 25: Toronto-Hong Kong (7,795 miles); Air Canada (Boeing 777-200LR) and Cathay Pacific (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 15 hours, 25 minutes. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 24: Dallas Fort/Worth-Doha (7,916 miles); Qatar Airways (Boeing 777-300ER); Block time of 15 hours, 30 minutes. Michael Perez, AP Images for Qatar Airways
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No. 23: Los Angeles-Melbourne, Australia (7,923 miles); United Airlines (Boeing 787-9). Block time of 14 hours, 20 minutes. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 22: Houston Bush Intercontinental-Taipei, Taiwan (7,924 miles); EVA Airways (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 15 hours, 30 minutes. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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No. 21: Boston-Hong Kong (7,955 miles); Cathay Pacific (Boeing 777-300ER); Block time of 15 hours, 50 minutes. Elaine Thompson, AP
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No. 20: New York JFK-Johannesburg (7,967 miles); South African Airways (Airbus A340-600); Block time of 14 hours, 50 minutes. Themba Hadebe, AP
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No. 19: Guangzhou, China-New York JFK (7,986 miles); China Southern Airlines (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 15 hours, 35 minutes. Boeing
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No. 18: Dallas/Fort Worth-Dubai (8,024 miles); Emirates (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 16 hours. By Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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No. 17: Doha-Houston Bush Intercontinental (8,031 miles); Qatar Airways (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 15 hours, 55 minutes. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 16: Newark-Hong Kong (8,050 miles); United Airlines (Boeing 777) and Cathay Pacific (Boeing 777-300ER); Block time of 15 hours, 55 minutes on Cathay Pacific. United Airlines
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No. 14 (tie): Hong Kong-New York JFK (8,056 miles); Cathay Pacific (Boeing 777-200LR). Block time of 16 hours. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 14 (tie): Abu Dhabi-Dallas/Fort Worth (8,056 miles); Etihad Airways (Boeing 777-200LR). Block time of 15 hours, 20 minutes). Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 13: Dubai-San Francisco (8,086 miles); Emirates (Airbus A380). Block time of 15 hours, 40 minutes. Jasper Colt, USA TODAY
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No. 12: Dallas/Fort Worth-Hong Kong (8,108 miles); American Airlines (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 16 hours, 10 minutes. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 11: Abu Dhabi-San Francisco (8,142 miles); Etihad Airways (Boeing 777-200LR). Block time of 16 hours. Kamran Jebreili, AP
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No. 10: Dubai-Houston Bush Intercontinental (8,151 miles); Emirates (Airbus A380). Block time of 15 hours, 5 minutes. Kamran Jebreili, AP
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No. 9: Doha-Los Angeles (8,290 miles); Qatar Airways (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 15 hours, 55 minutes. AFP/Getty Images
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No. 8: Jeddah-Los Angeles (8,317 miles); Saudi Arabian Airlines (Boeing 777-300ER). Block time of 16 hours, 10 minutes. Boeing
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No. 7: Dubai-Los Angeles (8,323 miles); Emirates (Airbus A380). Block time of 16 hours. Tony Gutierrez, AP
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No. 6: Abu Dhabi-Los Angeles (8,375 miles); Etihad Airways (Boeing 777-200LR). Block time of 16 hours, 20 minutes. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 5: Atlanta-Johannesburg (8,434 miles); Delta Air Lines (Boeing 777-200LR). Block time of 16 hours, 24 minutes. Delta Air Lines
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No. 4: San Francisco-Singapore (8,435 miles); United Airlines (Boeing 787-9) and Singapore Airlines (Airbus A350-900). Block time: 16 hours, 20 minutes. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY
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No. 3: Dallas/Fort Worth-Sydney (8,576 miles); Qantas Airways (Airbus A380). Block time: 15 hours, 35 minutes. Axel Heimken, AP
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No. 2: Auckland, New Zealand-Dubai, UAE (8,819 miles / 14,193 kilometers): Emirates (Boeing 777-200LR). Block time of 17 hours, 20 minutes on Dubai-bound flight. Michael Dwyer, AP
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No. 1: Auckland, New Zealand-Doha, Qatar (9,032 miles / 14,536 kilometers): Qatar Airways (Boeing 777-200LR). Block time of 17 hours, 30 minutes on Doha-bound flight. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Qatar Airways is the new titleholder for the world’s longest regularly scheduled airline flight.
The airline on Sunday inaugurated service on the 9,032-mile route between its Doha hub and Auckland, New Zealand. Flight time on the route is 16 hours, 10 minutes, on the New Zealand-bound leg. The return, which typically faces more headwinds, is scheduled for a whopping 17 hours, 30 minutes, according to the carrier’s website.
Qatar Airways’ new service edges it past Middle East rival Emirates, whose 8,819-mile route from Dubai to Auckland clocks in at 16 hours, 5 minutes, in the direction of New Zealand and at 17 hours, 20 minutes on the return.
With that, Qatar Airways can now claim the world’s longest flight both by time and by distance, according to air travel intelligence company OAG. That latter distinction, however, comes with something of an asterisk.
We have presented @qatarairways with the "Platinum Planet Prize" for opening the world's longest route between #Doha and #Auckland. pic.twitter.com/kCmxwBKURj
— anna.aero (@annaaero) February 5, 2017
A Qatar Airways Boeing 777 receives a water-cannon salute after completing the carrier's maiden flight on its new route between Doha and Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo: Qatar Airways)
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Air India also has emerged as a contender for the world’s longest flight after it shifted the routing of its Delhi-San Francisco route this past fall. Instead of flying the shortest distance between the cities via a polar route, the airline now routes its Delhi-to-San Francisco route over the Pacific, The Times of India reports. Despite the longer distance -- about 9,400 miles for the flight -- the tailwinds common on that particular route actually help the airline save fuel even compared to the shorter polar route.
Without the voluntary longer routing, the distance on the Delhi-San Francisco route comes in at only about 7,700 miles. That wouldn’t even place it among the world’s 25 longest routes by distance, according to OAG's data.
As for Qatar Airways, it's currently flying its new Doha-Auckland flights on 259-seat Boeing 777 aircraft.
The first flight on the route took off Sunday morning Doha time and touched down in Auckland on Monday New Zealand time (Sunday U.S. time). It crossed more than 10 time zones on its journey from Qatar to Auckland, according to The New Zealand Herald.
In a statement, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker said "achieving the title of world’s longest flight for the return record-breaking service" marked a "momentous occasion for Qatar Airways and provides another accomplishment to celebrate in this our 20th year flying the flag internationally for Qatar.”
Still, Qatar Airways may not want to get too comfortable with its “world’s longest flight” title.
Singapore Airlines plans to launch nonstop service connecting Singapore to New York in 2018, when it expects to become the first to fly a new “ultra long range” variant of Airbus' new A350 widebody. At a distance of more than 9,500 miles, that route would top them all.
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Milestone! Airbus just delivered its 10,000th aircraft
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Singapore Airlines shows off its swanky new Airbus A350 in France
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Singapore Airlines' business-class cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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This Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 was the 10,000th aircraft to be delivered by European jetmaker Airbus. It's seen here at delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' business-class cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' business-class cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' business-class cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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This Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 was the 10,000th aircraft to be delivered by European jetmaker Airbus. It's seen here at delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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A bulkhead row of Singapore Airlines' premum economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets on Oct. 14, 2016, in Toulouse, France. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' premium economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' premium economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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This Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 was the 10,000th aircraft to be delivered by European jetmaker Airbus. It's seen here at delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' economy cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines offered a rare look at its crew rest areas onboard one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines offered a rare look at its crew rest areas onboard one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Here, Today in the Sky editor Ben Mutzabaugh sits in the area to show the size of the space. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The step leading up to the crew rest area onboard one of Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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This Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 was the 10,000th aircraft to be delivered by European jetmaker Airbus. It's seen here at delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' business-class cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' business-class cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. The seat is recline into its lie-flat position, though the seat has not been fitted with Singapore's high-end business-class bedding in this photo. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Singapore Airlines' business-class cabin is seen on one of the carrier's Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. This particular aircraft was the 10,000th plane to roll off Airbus' assembly lines. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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The rear galley area on one of Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 widebody jets in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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This Singapore Airlines Airbus A350 was the 10,000th aircraft to be delivered by European jetmaker Airbus. It's seen here at delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, on Oct. 14, 2016. Ben Mutzabaugh, USA TODAY
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Qatar Airways is world's first airline to get the Airbus A350
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Qatar Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A350
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The first Airbus A350 for Qatar Airways sits on the tarmac during the handover ceremony in Toulouse, France on Dec.22, 2014. Fred Lancelot, AP
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Qatar Airways first Airbus A350 is seen in Toulouse, France, prior to being delivered to launch customer Airbus on Dec. 22, 2014. Airbus
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Qatar Airways' first Airbus A350 is seen in Toulouse, France, prior to a delivery ceremony for the aircraft on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker speaks during a TV interview at the launch delivery of the Airbus A350XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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The fuel-enhancing 'sharklets' are seen on Qatar Airways' first Airbus A350 in Toulouse, France, prior to a delivery ceremony for the aircraft on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Qatar Airways' first Airbus A350 is seen in Toulouse, France, prior to a delivery ceremony for the aircraft on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Qatar Airways first Airbus A350 is seen in Toulouse, France, prior to being delivered to launch customer Airbus on Dec. 22, 2014. Airbus
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A Qatar Airways flight attendant hands out 'boarding passes' granting access to media and VIPs for the airline's A350 delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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A Qatar Airways flight attendant hands out 'boarding passes' granting access to media and VIPs for the airline's A350 delivery ceremony in Toulouse, France, on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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A person walks near one of the two Airbus A350-900 aircraft for the Qatar Airways company on Dec. 22, 2014 at the Airbus Group center in Toulouse, France. Eric Cabanis, AFP/Getty Images
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Pilots for a media flight showcasing Airbus' first A350XWB board the airplane via a jetbridge at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse , France on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Akbar Al Baker, Group CEO of Qatar Airways, speaks during the first delivery of the Airbus A350XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse , France on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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This image shows an undated photo of the nose of an Airbus A350. Airbus
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This image, provided by Airbus, shows the Airbus A350 in the colors of launch customer Qatar Airways. Airbus
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This image, provided by Airbus, shows the Airbus A350. Airbus
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This image, provided by Airbus, shows the Airbus A350 in the colors of launch customer Qatar Airways. Airbus
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This image, provided by Airbus, shows the Airbus A350 in the colors of launch customer Qatar Airways. Airbus
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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker poses near one of the two Airbus A350-900 aircraft for his company on Dec. 22, 2014. at the Airbus Group center in Toulouse, France. Eric Cabanis, AFP/Getty Images
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A security guard walks next to the plane on Dec. 22, 2014, before a ceremony for the delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB to Qatar Airways in Toulouse, France. Guillaume Horcajuelo, EPA
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A flight attendant watches as passengers board the first Airbus A350XWB flight for Qatar Airways. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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A Qatar Airways' flight attendant makes her way through the crowded aisles during a media preview flight to serve champagne. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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A journalist walks next to the plane on Dec. 22, 2014, before a ceremony on the delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB to Qatar Airways in Toulouse, France. Guillaume Horcajuelo, EPA
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CEO of Qatar Airways, Akbar Al Baker, poses for photographers during a ceremony on Dec. 22, 2014, for the delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB in Toulouse, France. Guillaume Horcajuelo, EPA
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Members of the media go through security screening before boarding a preview flight on Qatar Airway' first Airbus A350XWB in Toulouse, France. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Visitors snap photos of the first Airbus A350XWB to be delivered from the jetway prior to boarding. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Michael O'Mahony takes a photograph of his business class seat on board the first Qatar Airways A350XWB flight over Toulouse, France. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Awoken from a faux nap, a reporter smiles for his cameraman on board the first Qatar Airways A350XWB flight over Toulouse, France. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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A business class seat awaits its passenger on Qatar Airways' first A350XWB. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Members of the media fill the rear economy cabin for a preview flight on board Qatar Airways' first Airbus A350XWB. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker settles into seat 1B on board the first Qatar Airways Airbus A350XWB flight on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Members of the media experience the very first commercial Airbus A350XWB widebody jet during a demonstration flight over France on Dec. 22, 2014. The airplane was delivered to launch customer Qatar Airways earlier in the day. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Outfitted with a unique remote control, an economy seat with entertainment system is ready to please on Qatar Airways' first Airbus A350XWB. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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The tail cam view on board Qatar Airways' first Airbus A350 XWB as the jet prepares to take off for a media preview flight. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Simon Burr, sipps a glass of champagne on board the first Airbus A350XWB flight for launch customer Qatar Airways. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Members of the media experience the very first commercial Airbus A350XWB widebody jet during a demonstration flight over France on Dec. 22, 2014. The airplane was delivered to launch customer Qatar Airways earlier on Monday. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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The view outside the windows of the first Airbus A350XWB for launch customer Qatar Airways did not disappoint. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Members of the media experience the very first commercial Airbus A350XWB widebody jet during a demonstration flight over France on December 22, 2014. The airplane was delivered to launch customer Qatar Airways earlier on Monday. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Members of the media experience the very first commercial Airbus A350XWB widebody jet during a demonstration flight over France on December 22, 2014. The airplane was delivered to launch customer Qatar Airways earlier on Monday. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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The view outside the windows of the first Airbus A350XWB for launch customer Qatar Airways did not disappoint. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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The view outside the windows of the first Airbus A350XWB for launch customer Qatar Airways did not disappoint. Seen here are the Pyrenees Mountains in southern France. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier speaks within view of the first A350 to be delivered to Qatar Airways on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Rolls Royce President Eric Shultz, left, meets with Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker and Airbus CEO and President Fabrice Brégier after the formal delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB in Toulouse, France, on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Airline and Airbus officials pose for a shot at the delivery ceremony. The three in the center, from left, are: Airbus CEO Fabrice Bregier, Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker and Tony Wood, Rolls Royce President - Aerospace. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Airbus CEO and President Fabrice Brégier speaks during the first delivery of the Airbus A350XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse , France, on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Airbus CEO and President Fabrice Brégier speaks during the first delivery of the Airbus A350XWB at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse , France, on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Didier Evrard, Executive Vice President of the Airbus A350 program, provides an overview of the airplane to press at Airbus headquarters in Toulouse, France, on Dec. 22, 2014. Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, special for USA TODAY
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Two Qatar Airways planes -- an A350 and an A380 -- stand on the tarmac on Dec. 22, 2014, before a ceremony for the delivery of the first Airbus A350 XWB to Qatar Airways in Toulouse, France. Guillaume Horcajuelo, EPA
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This Dec. 22, 2014, photo shows another Airbus jet -- the giant Airbus A380 -- that's destined for Qatar Airways. The photo is from the Airbus Group center in Toulouse, France. Eric Cabanis, AFP/Getty Images
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