DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) will showcase three state-of-the-art aircraft from its fast-growing fleet at the Singapore Airshow from February 16 to 18. The airline will display the A350, for which it was the global launch customer, superjumbo A380 and Qatar Executive’s newly acquired Gulfstream G650ER – the industry’s most advanced business jet appearing in Asia.
Held biennially since 2008, the airshow is regarded as Asia’s largest and finest event. To be held at Changi Exhibition Centre, the airshow will have over 1,000 companies from more than 50 countries, with mainstay events such as the exhibition and aerobatic and static display.
Akbar Al Baker, QA Group Chief Executive, said: “QA is delighted to be participating again in an increased capacity. The three aircraft demonstrate our technologically advanced and fast-growing young fleet. We have just celebrated our first anniversary of A350 operations, and we are embarking on another milestone with the world’s newest civilian aircraft, the Gulfstream G650ER, which visitors will have the opportunity of seeing up close at the airshow.”
QA debuted at the airshow 2014 by exhibiting the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to hundreds of visitors. This year, QA’s participation extends beyond the static aircraft display, as the airline has introduced a bespoke visitors chalet to receive and extend its award-winning hospitality to guests, media and trade partners.
Gulfstream G650ER is the first of 30 latest-generation Gulfstream aircraft ordered by Qatar Executive, and is capable of flying 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 – and is suited for those whose travel needs include flying halfway around the globe.
Highly sought-after for its phenomenal range, industry-leading cabin technology and unparalleled cabin comfort, G650ER has a two-cabin configuration that seats up to 13 passengers – seats convert into fully-flat beds, so that seven guests can easily sleep on board.
The A350, flying thrice-daily from Doha to Singapore, features customised interior settings, with its Business Class cabin comprising 36 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration and its Economy Class cabin in a 3-3-3 configuration, allowing it to seat 247 passengers.
QA started flying the world’s latest-technology aircraft from Singapore in May 2015, making it the first country in Asia to be served with the A350. It operates regular commercial A350 service to Frankfurt, Munich, and Philadelphia — the first airline to operate the A350 to three continents.
Also on display will be the airline’s bespoke twin-deck A380 ‘superjumbo’ aircraft – one of the most technologically advanced and highly sophisticated in the world. With 517 passenger seats in First, Business and Economy classes over two decks, it is the largest passenger plane in the world. QA flies six A380s to London, Paris and Bangkok from Doha.
Passengers on these new-generation aircraft will transit through one of the world’s newest and most technologically advanced hubs – Hamad International Airport (HIA) – where their seamless travel experience continues.
Besides more than 70 luxury retail brands and 30 food and beverage outlets operating 24 hours, the airport boosts a 100-room hotel, a wellbeing and fitness centre and one of the world’s largest and most luxurious Business Class lounges.
With HIA conveniently located within an eight-hour flight for more than two-thirds of the world’s population, it is fast becoming a transit hub of choice for many travellers.
QA is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 19th year of operations, the airline operates a modern fleet of 176 aircraft to over 150 key business and leisure destinations across six continents. QA won Airline of the Year, Best Business Class Airline Seat and Best Airline in the Middle East at the 2015 Skytrax Awards. This is the third time it won Airline of the Year.
The Peninsula
DOHA: Qatar Airways (QA) will showcase three state-of-the-art aircraft from its fast-growing fleet at the Singapore Airshow from February 16 to 18. The airline will display the A350, for which it was the global launch customer, superjumbo A380 and Qatar Executive’s newly acquired Gulfstream G650ER – the industry’s most advanced business jet appearing in Asia.
Held biennially since 2008, the airshow is regarded as Asia’s largest and finest event. To be held at Changi Exhibition Centre, the airshow will have over 1,000 companies from more than 50 countries, with mainstay events such as the exhibition and aerobatic and static display.
Akbar Al Baker, QA Group Chief Executive, said: “QA is delighted to be participating again in an increased capacity. The three aircraft demonstrate our technologically advanced and fast-growing young fleet. We have just celebrated our first anniversary of A350 operations, and we are embarking on another milestone with the world’s newest civilian aircraft, the Gulfstream G650ER, which visitors will have the opportunity of seeing up close at the airshow.”
QA debuted at the airshow 2014 by exhibiting the Boeing 787 Dreamliner to hundreds of visitors. This year, QA’s participation extends beyond the static aircraft display, as the airline has introduced a bespoke visitors chalet to receive and extend its award-winning hospitality to guests, media and trade partners.
Gulfstream G650ER is the first of 30 latest-generation Gulfstream aircraft ordered by Qatar Executive, and is capable of flying 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 – and is suited for those whose travel needs include flying halfway around the globe.
Highly sought-after for its phenomenal range, industry-leading cabin technology and unparalleled cabin comfort, G650ER has a two-cabin configuration that seats up to 13 passengers – seats convert into fully-flat beds, so that seven guests can easily sleep on board.
The A350, flying thrice-daily from Doha to Singapore, features customised interior settings, with its Business Class cabin comprising 36 seats in a 1-2-1 configuration and its Economy Class cabin in a 3-3-3 configuration, allowing it to seat 247 passengers.
QA started flying the world’s latest-technology aircraft from Singapore in May 2015, making it the first country in Asia to be served with the A350. It operates regular commercial A350 service to Frankfurt, Munich, and Philadelphia — the first airline to operate the A350 to three continents.
Also on display will be the airline’s bespoke twin-deck A380 ‘superjumbo’ aircraft – one of the most technologically advanced and highly sophisticated in the world. With 517 passenger seats in First, Business and Economy classes over two decks, it is the largest passenger plane in the world. QA flies six A380s to London, Paris and Bangkok from Doha.
Passengers on these new-generation aircraft will transit through one of the world’s newest and most technologically advanced hubs – Hamad International Airport (HIA) – where their seamless travel experience continues.
Besides more than 70 luxury retail brands and 30 food and beverage outlets operating 24 hours, the airport boosts a 100-room hotel, a wellbeing and fitness centre and one of the world’s largest and most luxurious Business Class lounges.
With HIA conveniently located within an eight-hour flight for more than two-thirds of the world’s population, it is fast becoming a transit hub of choice for many travellers.
QA is one of the fastest growing airlines operating one of the youngest fleets in the world. Now in its 19th year of operations, the airline operates a modern fleet of 176 aircraft to over 150 key business and leisure destinations across six continents. QA won Airline of the Year, Best Business Class Airline Seat and Best Airline in the Middle East at the 2015 Skytrax Awards. This is the third time it won Airline of the Year.
The Peninsula
