Qatar Executive Awarded AOC by QCAA

[HD video below] Qatar Airways’ corporate jet division, Qatar Executive, has been awarded its own Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority (QCAA).

The move comes after Qatar Executive managed its first four years of operations under its parent company’s AOC.

The newly-obtained status provides Qatar Executive’s wholly-owned, all-Bombardier private fleet of six jets comprising three Challenger 605s, two Global 5000s [see video below] and one Global XRS, with increased flexibility of operations under the safety regulations of the QCAA.

With its own experienced management team, Qatar Executive will next seek international audits in line with industry body IATA’s International Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards to continue adhering with stringent safety regulations, while regular audits and inspections will continue to be carried out to the high safety specifications of Qatar Airways and the QCAA.

“The accreditation of Qatar Executive’s own Air Operator Certificate by Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority is a testament to our group’s high standards of safety, security and attention to detail in all operational aspects, said Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker. “This accomplishment is a proud moment in Qatar Executive’s relatively short history and will open up extensive business opportunities for our growing business aviation service portfolio on a global scale.”

Chairman of the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority Abdul Aziz Al Noaimi said, “We are delighted to award Qatar Executive its AOC certification, and with this, to support the national carrier’s corporate jet arm to expand its business to a truly global level. The accreditation also demonstrates the commitment of the State of Qatar to develop the nation as a key hub for not just commercial airlines, but also business aviation.”

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