Sarah Rose (they/them) is a news writer and reporter for AIN. 
Prior to AIN, Sarah worked as a journalist for Georgia Public Broadcasting, Georgia&#039;s statewide NPR and PBS affiliate. They have also worked for several national nonprofits and as a legislative assistant in U.S. Congress. As an openly nonbinary reporter, they are a proud member of the Trans Journalists Association. 
Sarah is a 2012 graduate of Kennesaw State University.

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Sarah Rose

This week, Qatar Airways Group reported what it says is the strongest financial performance in its 27-year history, announcing record profits of QAR 6.1 billion ($1.7 billion) in its annual report for the 2023/24 financial year.
“This latest remarkable annual performance demonstrates Qatar Airways Group’s flexibility and resilience in successfully navigating a constantly evolving global travel industry, and indicates a strong and sustained rebound from the challenges faced by the sector in recent years,” said the Minister of State for Energy and Qatar Airways Group chairman,&nbsp;Saad Sherida al-Kaabi.
“These very strong financials are a testament to the ambition and clear direction that has informed the Qatar Airways Group’s progress throughout the 2023/24 financial year. Our continued focus on profitability, efficiency and customer experience have been underpinned by a strategic programme of network growth and fleet expansion, resulting in the highest revenues and profit margins in the history of the airline,” said Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer. “We also cemented our undisputed role as a key industry leader, maintaining our position as the airline of choice for millions of passengers worldwide.”
The group generated a strong EBITDA margin of 24% at QAR 19.1 billion ($5.2 billion), around QAR 1.2 billion ($0.3 billion) higher than the previous year.

Issues regarding financing of aircraft; aviation insurance; tax issues for aircraft operators; new companies and people in the aviation financing and insurance industries.

Qatar Airways Reports Record Earnings

Company reports strongest financial performance in its 27-year history

This week Qatar Airways Group reported what it says is its strongest financial performance in its 27-year history.

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News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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News and issues relating to civil and military unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) of all kinds and sizes, including those used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), combat (unmanned combat air vehicles, or UCAVs), law enforcement, research and other applications. Of particular focus is the FAA's planned integration of UAS into the U.S. national airspace system.

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