Qatar Airways’ incredible growth in four years Share Rising above the myriad of challenges, Qatar Airways’ growth has been massive. The airline’s last four years are highlighted with improved products, more routes, and unparalleled overall standard. Qatar Airways is the state-owned airline of Qatar based in Doha. With a modern fleet of more than 250 aircraft, it links Qatar to over 150 international destinations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania from its base at Hamad International Airport. Looking back, the airline is unrecognizable from when it started its operation in January 1994; especially in the last four years, Qatar Airways really pushed its limits. All we know is that the airline keeps making history and they are nowhere near from being done.