(16 Dec 2021)
Qatar Executive has taken delivery of a further
three Gulfstream G650ER aircraft.
The delivery reaffirms the airline's position as
the largest owner-operator of the jet, with a total of 11 in its
fleet and the 12th scheduled to arrive before the end of the year.
With a range of 7,500 nautical miles, all three
Gulfstream G650ER aircraft will operate on strategic
long-haul routes to Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and
Europe.
Qatar Executive’s G650ER aircraft can operate non-stop from Doha to Seoul in just over eight hours.
Qatar Executive’s G650ER aircraft can operate
non-stop from Doha to New York in approximately 13 hours and from
Doha to Seoul in just over eight hours.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr.
Akbar Al
Baker, said, “We are excited to have taken delivery of three brand-new
Gulfstream G650ERs and look forward to receiving our twelfth of
the aircraft type in a couple of weeks, allowing us to meet
growing demand, especially during the new year period. This
strategic investment in sustainable twin-engine jets has enabled
us to continue flying during these challenging times. As global
travel recovers, our customers can rely on us to fly greener and
smarter.”
In
addition to the Gulfstream G650ERs, Qatar Executive’s fleet
includes three Bombardier Global 5000s, one Bombardier Global XRS,
one Airbus A319ACJ and another Airbus A319 Air Ambulance aircraft,
making the current fleet 17 strong.
The airline is also the global launch customer of
the G700 and has ordered 10 aircraft of that type.
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