At the upcoming Singapore Airshow next week, Qatar Airways will be showcasing the world’s largest and fastest business jet – the Gulfstream G650ER, which is also the industry’s most advanced. Alongside Qatar Executive’s newly acquired Gulfstream G650ER, the three-time Skytrax Airline of the Year winner will be showcasing the A350, for which it was the global launch customer, and its superjumbo A380.
The business jet is the first of 30 latest-generation Gulfstream aircraft ordered by Qatar Executive. It is able to fly non-stop from the Middle East to North America or from destinations in Asia to Africa – farther and faster than any other jet of its kind. Qatar Executive’s G650ER has a two-cabin configuration that seats up to 13 passengers – the seats convert into fully flat beds, so that seven guests can easily sleep on board.
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “Qatar Airways is delighted to be participating again in this year’s Singapore Airshow, in an increased capacity. The three aircraft we will be displaying demonstrate our technologically advanced and fast-growing young fleet. We have just celebrated our one year anniversary of A350 operations, and already we are embarking on another milestone with the world’s newest civilian aircraft, the Gulfstream G650ER, which many visitors will have the opportunity of seeing up close at the Singapore Airshow.”
Held biennially since 2008, the Singapore Airshow is Asia’s largest airshow. This year, it is held at the Changi Exhibition Centre from 16 to 18 February for trade and from 20 to 21 February for the public. The event will see more than 1,000 companies from over 50 countries in attendance, with mainstay events such as the exhibition, aerobatic display and static display.
