Qatar Executive, Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, has been honoured with an award for its “Outstanding Growth” since its foundation.
The recognition came at the annual Gulf Aviation Networking Event (GANE 2015) held in Dubai.
The annual Aviation Achievement Award recognises players from commercial and business aviation as well as airports and aviation solution partners for their “exceptional contributions” to the region’s aviation industry.
The award was presented to Qatar Executive against the backdrop of the division’s major expansion across its entire service portfolio and operations, including the “ground-breaking” order for 30 Gulfstream aircraft in May, according to a statement.
“The first Gulfstream G650ER will join Qatar Executive’s fleet in the last quarter of this year and strengthen the company’s position as one of the premier private jet operators in the region and worldwide,” the statement noted, adding that the order will triple Qatar Executive’s fleet and establish Qatar Airways’ business jet division as the largest Gulfstream operator in the Middle East.
David Edwards, executive vice-president of Qatar Executive, who also participated in a panel discussion on business aviation at the event, received the award on behalf of Qatar Airways Group chief executive Akbar al-Baker during a ceremony attended by leading figures from across the regional travel and aviation industry.
“Being recognised for Qatar Executive’s ‘Outstanding Growth’ is a significant achievement and proud moment for the national airline’s corporate jet division,” said al-Baker. “Winning this award is a great honour and testament to the hard work which has been put into our corporate jet division, and we are looking forward to introducing our new Gulfstream G650ER into service as well as continuous service level enhancements for our most discerning customers.”
The award took into account Qatar Executive’s growth and other major accomplishments achieved during its history.
