On Tuesday, December 10th, Qatar Executive revealed that its large fleet of Gulfstream private jets would soon undergo a major upgrade. The business jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways announced it will soon be adding Starlink internet services to its entire Gulfstream G650ER fleet. This is a major upgrade to its customer experience, as it will soon begin a new era of seamless and high-speed inflight connectivity for the passengers onboard its business jets. Qatar Executive will soon equip this new WiFi service on all the aircraft in its Gulfstream G650ER fleet.

Upgrades to the Qatar Executive Gulfstream G650ER fleet

Currently, Qatar Executive operates 15 Gulfstream G650ERs. The first Starlink-equipped Gulfstream G650ER is scheduled to begin operations on Saturday, December 14th. Additionally, Qatar Executive expects to have the first five of its Gulfstream G650ER fleet to have Starlink installed by May next year. The remaining Gulfstream G650ERs in the Qatar Executive fleet will have Starlink equipped over the next 18 months.

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The Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, spoke about the significant upgrade to the Qatar Executive fleet. He stated,

“Qatar Executive continues to redefine the future of private aviation. The integration of Starlink technology represents our vision for seamless connectivity that meets the expectations of our global clientele. This innovation further enhances our position as a leading provider in the ultra-long-range business jet branded charter market, ensuring that every journey with Qatar Executive is exceptional.”

The addition of Starlink WiFi is a significant upgrade for Qatar Executive customers. According to Private Jet Card Comparisons, this WiFi service can provide up to 350 megabits per second, which allows passengers to stream movies, watch live television shows, and even conduct work operations. Starlink WiFi is one of the best options for WiFi providers, meaning that passengers can remain seamlessly connected while onboard and inflight.

About Qatar Executive

The business jet subsidiary of Qatar Airways was first launched in June 2009 at the annual Paris Air Show. The private jet provider is based at Doha International Airport (DIA) in Doha, Qatar. At this airport, Qatar Executive also operates an extensive service profile. This includes aircraft management, aircraft maintenance, and a full range of fixed-base operator (FBO) services.

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Currently, the business jet provider operates several aircraft for chartered flight services. This includes an Airbus
ACJ319, a Bombardier Global Express XRS, and several Bombardier Global 5000s. It is also known for its Gulfstream fleet, which includes several Gulfstream G650ERs, as previously mentioned. These are popular selections for chartered aircraft, due to their extreme comfort and impressive performance specifications. The Gulfstream G650ER has the following performance specifications:

Additionally, Qatar Executive was the launch customer for the Gulfstream G700, the flagship aircraft of Gulfstream. After the aircraft was certified earlier this year, Qatar Executive took delivery of its first two Gulfstream G700s. Overall, Qatar Executive has an order for ten total Gulfstream G700s.