Those planes were needed badly in Doha.
Qatar pivoting to Boeing was inevitable.
Boeing couldn’t have asked for better timing.
Diversifying fleet = smart long-term move.
Airbus vs. Qatar was power vs. pride.
Both sides burned millions in the process.
Lawyers were the only winners for a while.
“Cosmetic” or not, airlines don’t gamble on paint cracks.
Especially when image is everything in the Gulf.
Settlement showed exhaustion more than resolution.