A new Airbus A350-900 has been deployed by Qatar Airways on a daily service between Doha and Edinburgh.
It is the first and only A350 service to Scotland, replacing a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route, which has been operating for four years.
The A350-900 aircraft has a capacity for 283 passengers, with 36 business class seats and 247 in economy in an extra-wide cabin.
The upgrade follows the Gulf carrier expanding its UK network by starting flights from Cardiff and Gatwick.
Qatar Airways chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “Our Doha to Edinburgh flights have performed exceptionally well since we launched the route four years ago.
“We have gradually increased capacity on the route by providing additional frequencies, and we are delighted to now offer a latest generation aircraft with more seating capacity, the Airbus A350-900, for which we were the global launch customer.
“Our Edinburgh service has been connecting the people of Scotland to Qatar Airways’ destinations around the world since 2014, with one seamless connection in Doha, and we look forward to continuing our unparalleled five-star service and welcoming our passengers on board.”
Edinburgh airport chief executive, Gordon Dewar, added: “The A350 is an exceptional aircraft that brings something special to what is an already stellar service, and we are excited to welcome it to Edinburgh as the only A350 in operation in Scotland.
“The increase in capacity is a sign of the increasing demand for the Doha route which has been one of our top performers since its introduction in 2014.”
The airline operates 95 flights to the UK each week, including six daily departures to Heathrow, 16 a week to Gatwick and Manchester, and daily flights to Cardiff and Edinburgh, alongside seven flights a week to Birmingham.
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