Doha: Qatar Executive (QE), Qatar Airways’ business jet arm, reached a milestone last month as it celebrated its fifth anniversary.
QA first announced at the Paris Air Show in France in 2009 the formation of its corporate jet subsidiary – QE – as part of the airline’s robust global growth strategy, and continued commitment to the Middle East business travel community.
“Ultimate luxury, the highest levels of personalised service and comfort, privacy and convenience through flexible and personalised travel to any place in the world were the qualities we had in mind when QE was launched.
“In five years QE has become a benchmark company in the business aviation industry, as a result of our dedication and commitment to the global travelling elite,” said Akbar Al Baker, CEO, QA, who also heads the airline’s private jet subsidiary.
“Our fifth anniversary is a proud moment in our company’s history, but it is also a special occasion to thank those without whom this achievement would not have been possible — our customers, business partners and our staff.
“We especially thank our customers for their loyalty and trust, which has led to our great success and allowed us to establish our reputation as a premium charter operation in the region and worldwide,” he said.
Set up as a profit centre within the Qatar Airways Group, the plan was to build rapidly on its initial fleet of three Bombardier aircraft to tap into the Middle East’s growing demand for executive travel. Over the last five years, the once small charter operation has become a successful business that has evolved into a world-class corporate jet company with a comprehensive business aviation service portfolio, comprising not just worldwide on-demand charter, but also Airliner charters, Fixed Base Operation and Maintenance services at the “Bombardier-Authorised Service Facility” in Doha.
Setting the tone for the next five years, QE Executive Vice-President, David Edwards, said: “QE is proud of the role it plays in positioning Qatar as a centre of excellence in business aviation and will continue its growth expansion to deliver a continued, sustainable future.”
The Peninsula
