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Qatar Charter Arm Welcomes Newest Offering
By: Mark Phelps
Caption: Private charter arm of Qatar Airways reveals its first Gulfstream G500 at Farnborough.
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Qatar Executive and Gulfstream chose the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow to reveal Qatar’s latest executive jet—a brand-new Gulfstream G500. Qatar Executive (Chalet C24) is the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, and group chief executive Akbar Al Baker took the opportunity to express his enthusiasm for the newest model in his fleet.

“We are excited to be unveiling our first Gulfstream G500 at this year’s Farnborough International Airshow. With its many advanced features, this ultra-modern aircraft will enable us to offer our global clientele unprecedented levels of service,” said Al Baker. Gulfstream president Mark Burns added, “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Qatar Executive as its G500 enters service later this year.”

Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW814GA  engines, the G500 is among the quietest and most efficient business jets in the industry. Its range connects city pairs such as Istanbul-Cape Town; Los Angeles-London; and San Francisco-Tokyo. Its cabin technology includes not only the latest in connectivity and in-flight entertainment options, but its environmental systems enable low cabin altitudes and comfortable humidity levels, ensuring the highest levels of passenger comfort even on long flights.

Qatar Executive expects to receive eight of the 25 additional new aircraft it has on order between now and the end of next year. Its current fleet includes 13 Gulfstream and Bombardier jets, including five Gulfstream G650ERs—the flagship of the Savannah, Georgia airframer. The G650ER has a range of 7,500 nm and its cabin technology is among the most advanced available.

Qatar Executive also recently announced it will soon be opening new dedicated charter offices in Shanghai and Moscow to meet the demands of clients in these regions.