Qatar Airways is known for its industry-leading business class and its large and stately Doha hub. However, its most luxurious product is something that most customers will never see.
Qatar Executive is a private jet leasing division of the airline that the public will likely never experience. Many of the customers are members of or have close ties to the Qatari royal family, although anyone with enough money can charter a jet.
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During a ceremony at the Paris Air Show on Monday, Qatar took delivery of the first Gulfstream G700 aircraft in its Executive fleet, an ultra-luxury, ultra-long-haul private jet operated by the airline’s branch. will provide to the customer.
Later in the day, TPG had a chance to look inside the G700, as well as an A319 converted to carry just 19 passengers, known as the ACJ319, for Airbus Corporate Jets.
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Qatar Airways Gulfstream G700 executive aircraft
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Theoretically, the jet can carry up to 19 passengers and has room for 13 to sleep. However, it is possible that many flights will have fewer people, allowing passengers to choose the space in the cabin to move.
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The aircraft delivered at the air show, the first of 10 ordered, was arranged in the standard VIP configuration. A small lounge area at the front of the plane, which can be separated from the rest of the cabin by a curtain, provides a couch facing the TV.
Behind that are four seats arranged 1-1 facing each other. Behind are six seats in a 2-1 configuration, again facing each other, but this time on two fixed dining tables – the front galley has a microwave in addition to a conventional oven, providing a comfortable dining experience. More flexibility for catering options.
Finally, at the back of the plane are two seats facing each other on one side, with a full-sized bed on the other.
Throw in a toilet behind that, in addition to the one in the front cabin, and you have one of those unique ways to fly. The plane is so new that Qatar representatives ask travelers to take off their shoes before boarding.
There is also a crew rest up front for long haul flights that require pilots to rest.
Qatar Airways Airbus A319 executive aircraft
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This jet can sit and sleep comfortably 19 and has a few different levels of comfort on it. Needless to say, it’s all luxurious.
As you board and turn right, you descend an aisle that can best be described as a narrow corridor.
At the end of the hallway, through a door to your left, there is a master bedroom with its own bathroom.
If you are not really tired, you can watch the flat screen TV mounted on the wall while lying in bed. It even has an Apple TV connected.
Back in the aisle, going towards the back of the plane brings you to the dining room, where a total of eight seats — two rows facing each other in a 2-2 configuration — surround two tables. These chairs have a deep recline, but they don’t lie completely flat — even though you don’t need them to.
That’s because in the sequel, three rows of flatbeds in a 2-2 layout offer 12 bed options. This jet is typically used for shorter flights than the Gulfstream, so it’s a solid choice for a group looking to get some sleep—though you might want to phone those who go to bed. .
The seats are similar to the old Qatari business class seats but with a few differences.
For example, instead of built-in entertainment screens, the seats have iPads mounted on a stand, which downloads the latest movies and TV shows.
There’s a washroom in the rear for those not in the bedroom, along with two crew rest seats.
Each passenger on a Qatar Executive aircraft receives a set of Qatar comforts and a set of pajamas, just like in the airline’s business class.
Although the Executive division is significantly smaller than the airline, it is still impressive in size: Qatar Executive has a fleet of 15 Gulfstream G650s, two Bombardier Global 5000s and two Airbus ACJ319s. With 10 G700s joining the fleet, there’s a good chance you could see one of these ultra-luxury jets at airports around the world.
