May 28, 2019 News: Qatar Airways Group's business aircraft subsidiary - Qatar Business Charter (hereinafter referred to as "Qatar Business Charter") recently celebrated its tenth year of successful appearance at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE), and The global development plan will be released at the exhibition; the Qatar business charter will open a new office in Shanghai, China, Moscow, Russia and London, England later this year. At the same time, Qatar Business Charter announced that it has received two new certifications. The European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) is the annual event for the European business aviation industry. The exhibition was held in Geneva, Switzerland from May 21st to 23rd, 2019.
The business network of Qatar Business Charter in 2019 will be extended to Shanghai, Moscow and London, which will help it further serve business and leisure customers around the world, creating a full range of private flight experiences for customers.
Since its inception in 2009, the Qatar Business Charter has passed two international business aviation operational standards for the first time; inApril 2019, it received the International Business Machines Association's IS-BAO business jet international operating standards, and the international business aircraft certification company Wyvern Wingman Certification. These two certifications are hailed as the benchmark for the safe operation management of international business jets. The IS-BAO standard is based on the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), and theWyvern standard, which is widely recognized in the US market, imposesstricter auditing requirements on business machine operators on the basis of IS-BAO. Both standard audits conducted in-depth inspections andevaluations of various safety operational indicators of Qatar business charters, and conducted a review of the implementation of its operator safety management system (SMS).
Mr. Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways Group, said: “Qatar Airways first announced the establishment of its business jet subsidiary, Qatar Business Charter, at the Paris Air Show in 2009. This is part of our global growth strategy and our commitment to service. A reflection of the business travel customers in the Middle East and the world. Ten years later, I am very proud of what we have achieved. As a Qatar-based business jet company, we are expanding our global business, with advanced fleets, and operating range. All over the world."
Mr. Ettore Rodaro, Executive Vice President of Business Chartering in Qatar, delivered a speech at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition: “The Qatar business charter has achieved a year-on-year growth rate of 30% in the Asia Pacific market. When the new Shanghai office is about to open, we are not only We will strengthen our services toexisting customers and further expand our brand in the local market toattract potential customers who want to enjoy luxury services. We are very proud of the two new certifications. Whether it is business or leisure travel, we are fully committed. It is our mission to provide customers with safe and luxurious products. At the same time, we are also looking forward to witnessing the Qatar business charter in the next decade and winning more awards."
The Qatar Business Charter currently operates 16 state-of-the-art private jets, including five Gulfstream G650ERs, three Gulfstream G500s, three Bombardier Challengers 605, four Global Express 5000s, and one Global Express XRS. The Qatar Business Charter is expected to receive an additional five Gulfstream G500s in 2019, two of which will be delivered in May and June respectively.
The Gulfstream G650ER is the fastest cruising ultra-long-range business jet in the industry with an outstanding range of 7,500 nautical miles and industry-leading cabin technology and unparalleled passenger comfort. The Qatar Business Charter is the world's largest G650ER operator.
