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Qatar makes first commercial flight powered by natural gas

14 October 2009

The Qatar Airways A340-600 flew from London to Doha powered by fuel made by natural gas in a landmark flight

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The world’s first commercial passenger flight powered by natural gas took place this week.

On Monday evening, a Qatar Airways A340-600 made the six-hour flight from London...


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