Qatar Airways Unveils Hans Zimmer Onboard Music
The airline's new signature composition, created with the composer, is now available to passengers and on its YouTube channel.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Middle East
Qatar Airways unveiled new onboard signature music created in partnership with composer Hans Zimmer on Friday. The music is featured on the five-track Burgundy Symphony album, which is available on the airline's YouTube channel.
Why it matters
The partnership brings a custom composition into the in-flight experience, giving passengers a distinct audio identity during their journeys. Making the album publicly available extends the music beyond the cabin.
The Burgundy Symphony album contains five original tracks and is distributed through the Qatar Airways YouTube channel. The source does not specify the album's total runtime or release schedule for other platforms.
The players
Qatar Airways
Qatar's flag carrier, based at Hamad International Airport in Doha, operates a large international network.
Hans Zimmer
A German film composer known for scores across numerous major Hollywood productions.
The details
The launch was celebrated at a Hans Zimmer concert in Doha on November 6, where attendees saw a film on the creative process and a preview of the music. Qatar Airways passengers can hear the new composition onboard starting from the unveiling date.
Timeline
November 6, 2026: Launch celebrated at Hans Zimmer's concert in Doha.
November 6, 2026: Onboard music unveiled and available to passengers.
Travel Outlook
Airlines have increasingly used distinctive in-flight audio and branding to differentiate premium cabins on long-haul routes. Qatar Airways' collaboration with a film composer places its onboard experience alongside its broader Gulf hub strategy at Doha.
Travelers flying Qatar Airways can hear the new onboard composition from the unveiling date without any separate booking step. Those who want to preview it before boarding can stream the Burgundy Symphony album on the airline's YouTube channel.
The takeaway
Airline audio branding is becoming a deliberate part of the travel experience rather than background noise. Passengers can preview the composition online before their next flight.
Further reading
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More information
Listen to the Burgundy Symphony album on Qatar Airways YouTube.
