Qatar Airways is the state-owned flag carrier of Qatar. It operates a hub-and-spoke network linking over 100 international destinations from its base in Doha, Qatar. Qatar Airways was established in 1993 and started operations in 1994 with a leased Boeing 767. It is now owned 50% by the Qatari government and 50% by private investors. The airline operates a fleet of over 180 aircraft and employs around 24,000 people.