Qatar Airways Unveils Boeing 787 Dreamliner Seats and Features

[HD video below] Qatar Airways has unveiled the look of its new Business and Economy Class seats for its Boeing 787 aircraft that will be added to the fleet this summer.

Qatar Airways’ new 787s will feature a total of 254 seats in a two-class configuration of 22 in Business Class and 232 in Economy.

Every seat throughout the aircraft will feature touch screen Android technology control units. Passengers will be able to navigate through an interactive system, offering more than 1,000 movie, TV programmes, music and gaming entertainment options in a sophisticated and user friendly way, just like the latest smart phones.

The touch-screen control unit has a unique dual screen interface allowing passengers to play games on their handheld device while enjoying a movie on their personal screen.

Passengers can be fully connected through WIFI and GSM telephony, sending both text and MMS messages. Voice calls, although possible, will be disabled to minimise passenger disruption.

With a 1–2–1 configuration in Business Class, the layout is more typical of a First Class cabin where each passenger is assured of direct aisle access. The seats have been designed exclusively for Qatar Airways.

The seat offers considerable personal space, allowing passengers to sit back and relax in a 22-inch wide armchair that converts at a touch of a button into different cradle positions before reaching a generous 80-inch long, 30-inch wide flat bed with plenty of legroom.

Armrests can be fully adjusted to different heights to complement different body positions while dining, reading, working or resting. Passengers will also be able to dine and work with an elegant wood trimmed large sliding table. When dining begins, passengers can easily rest their laptops on the side table, and there is ample storage space such as a show drawer and side compartment for personal belongings.

The seats, produced by B/E Aerospace, also feature generous 17-inch personal touch screen TV monitors.

In Economy Class, configured 3–3–3, the Recaro-produced seats embody the very latest in design technology and materials.

With 7 inches of recline, both the seat cushion and backrest adjust to ‘cradle’ the passenger. The slim-line seat design is set at a pitch of 32 inches, together with a 16.9-inch width. The adjustable hammock-style headrest allows passengers to more comfortably support their head while resting.

Each Economy Class seat is fitted with 10.6-inch seat back TV monitors. And, with Wi-Fi and GSM telephony options, all passengers throughout the aircraft can remain in touch with the ground during their flight.

Personal power ports are available in every seat, equipped with USB, MP3 and other charger ports, including laptop power outlets.

USB ports enable holiday pictures from digital cameras to be viewed on the personal screens, while iPort connectors enable iPod and iPhone content to be displayed on passengers’ mini TVs ensuring they are fully connected to work and play.

“As we prepare to take delivery of our first Boeing 787 just months away, we are delighted to announce a whole new passenger travel experience with the unveiling of our brand new seats that will be onboard the world’s newest aircraft,” said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker. “Space, comfort and ensuring our passengers have the best onboard entertainment options are key elements of our new Boeing 787s, promising to set new benchmarks in air travel. Qatar Airways has taken a lot of time and effort in ensuring we are true leaders in the field rather than followers, meticulously working with manufacturers on specific seat design and features.”

Qatar Airways is the first Middle East customer of the Boeing 787, with 60 aircraft on order, including options. The Doha-based airline is preparing to take delivery of five 787s during 2012, with the first set to arrive in Qatar this summer.

The carrier will initially operate the aircraft on intra-Gulf routes to provide flight crew with training hours before Qatar Airways’ 787 is scheduled to appear on static display at the Farnborough Air Show in July and then enter its first long-haul commercial service on the Doha – London Heathrow route.

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