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Qatar Executive Expands European Destinations
By: Jerry Siebenmark
Caption: The private jet charter arm of Qatar Airways can now operate at three mountainous airports in Austria, France, and Switzerland.
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Qatar Executive has completed the certifications and crew training to fly to three mountainous European airports, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group has announced. Following full simulator training and certifications, the charter operator can now fly to Samedan, Switzerland (SMV); Chambery, France (CMF); and Innsbruck, Austria (INN).

“Qatar Executive has enhanced its investment in additional crew training for our modern state-of-the-art fleet to serve these unique destinations,” Qatar executive v-p Ettore Rodaro said. “Along with our strong commitment to safety and quality service, Qatar Executive is committed to constantly improving its product offering.”

Its fleet currently comprises 15 jets: five Gulfstream G650ERs, two G500s, three Bombardier Challenger 605s, four Global 5000s, and one Global XRS. This year it plans to add five G500s and one G650ER to its fleet. It received its first G500s—the newest model in Qatar Executive’s fleet—in December.