Bahrain Airshow: Qatar Executive exceeding expectations says Al Baker

“We have experienced a steady stream of bookings and have, within the short time span we have been operating, already established a strong client base,” said Akhbar Al Baker.

Driven by the robust economic climate in the Middle East, the region’s affluent and top executives of corporations have turned to corporate jet travel as a convenient and hassle free means of transport.

“Private jet travel is all about convenience, saving time and money, especially in the Middle East where economic activity is at a high. Efficient time management for top executives is a priority,” said Al Baker.

Qatar Executive enables corporate travellers to book an aircraft in as little as four hours before departure and check-in 10 minutes prior to take-off.

The personal onboard attention, comfort, fine dining and speed at which the aircraft flies ensures the experience is both rewarding and memorable. “Corporate jet travel offers privacy and confidentiality, which is a high priority for many executives,” Al Baker said.

Qatar has a Challenger 605 on the ramp at Sakhir. Its fleet consists of the Bombardier Challenger 300 and 605 aircraft which feature eight and 11 leather seats respectively, which recline into fully berthable sleeping compartments. The interiors have premium fittings with plenty of space for meetings. Qatar Executive customers use the VIP Terminal for departures and arrivals at Doha International Airport.

“Being a subsidiary of a well-established five star-ranked airline, Qatar Executive leverages on its extensive expertise and experience so VVIP travellers can be rest assured of the highest standards of comfort and reliability provided by highly trained and experienced flight and cabin crew,” Al Baker said.

Forecasts show that the corporate market in the Middle East has grown at an average of 13 per cent a year since 2000 and that this figure is expected to rise to between 15 and 20 per cent until 2012.

The trend towards using corporate jets is also fuelled through the growing number of secondary airports in less populated areas now available in the region, making travel to remote areas much easier, which is especially valuable to oil and gas companies.

“Tapping into this highly lucrative premium market segment and achieving growth is part of our long-term expansion strategy. The Middle East offers solid potential that will enable Qatar Executive to meet its ambitious targets,” said Al Baker.