Aircraft
Qatar Airways Bids Welcome to G700 at Paris Airshow
Qatar Airways is readying for deliveries of 10 Gulfstream G700s it has on order, unveiling the model during the Paris Air Show to Qatari dignitaries.
Gulfstream president Mark Burns (left) shakes hands with Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker at Paris Air Show static display with Gulfstream G700 business jet in background
Gulfstream president Mark Burns (left) joined Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker in showcasing the air carrier's G700, which it add to its fleet later this year. (Photo: Qatar Airways)

As Gulfstream Aerospace heads toward certification of the G700 later this year, international launch customer Qatar Airways unveiled its model in the presence of Qatari dignitaries on the opening day of the Paris Airshow. In 2019, Qatar ordered 10 of the ultra-long-range, large-cabin aircraft valued at $750 million. Its private jet charter division, Qatar Executive, will operate the aircraft and anticipates receiving its first copy this year.

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker led the ceremonial unveiling in the presence of Qatar Minister of Transport Jassim bin Saif bin Ahmed Al Sulaiti, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to France Sheikh Ali bin Jassem Al-Thani, and Hamad International Airport COO Badr Mohammed Al Meer. Gulfstream Aerospace president Mark Burns also joined them.

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