DOHA: Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, yesterday revealed its new Gulfstream G650ER and officially welcomed the aircraft into the fleet with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Bahrain International Air Show.
The aircraft was inaugurated by Minister of Transportation H E Jassim Seif Ahmed Al Sulaiti and Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker. Al Baker said: “We are delighted to reveal the Gulfstream G650ER here at the Bahrain International Airshow. It is with enormous pride that we welcome the industry’s most advanced business jet into our fleet. We look forward to offering our valued and discerning customers the opportunity to experience this new-generation aircraft, the next time they fly with Qatar Executive.”
It was the first time the jet has been showcased to the public since it was handed over to Qatar Executive by Gulfstream at its headquarters in Savannah in December 2015. This aircraft is the first of an order by Qatar Executive for up to 30 business jets, including its all-new G500 and G600, for which the airline is the global launch customer.
As the world’s largest and fastest civilian aircraft, the Gulfstream G650ER is one of the most sought-after business jets thanks to its phenomenal range, industry-leading cabin technology and unparalleled cabin comfort. The Qatar Executive G650ER aircraft can fly non-stop from the Middle East to North America or from destinations in Asia to Africa – farther, faster than any other jet of its kind – and is perfectly suited for those whose travel needs include flying halfway around the globe.
Meanwhile, Qatar Airways celebrated its one year anniversary of A350 operations by hosting royal guests, media and trade partners at its dedicated chalet on the first day of Bahrain International Airshow. At the event were Qatar’s Minister of Transportation Jassim Al Sulaiti; Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker; President & CEO of Airbus, Fabrice Brégier; Chairman of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Abdullah Nasser Turki Al Subaey; Qatar’s Ambassador to Bahrain, Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani; Director General of General United Arab of Emirates Civil Aviation Authority, Saif Mohammed Al Suwaidi and; Director General of Qatar Aeronautical College, Sheikh Jabor bin Hamad Al Thani.
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