Qatar Executive has finished connecting its fleet. The private jet charter division of the Qatar Airways Group says Starlink Wi-Fi is now installed on every aircraft in its ultra-long-range fleet, the Gulfstream G700 and the Gulfstream G650ER.
For passengers, the promise is an internet connection that holds up on the longest routes. Starlink offers fast, low-latency service with global coverage, so video calls, streaming and messaging should keep running over oceans, remote regions and international air corridors. Qatar Executive says onboard performance in many cases matches or exceeds what travellers are used to at home or in the office.
Installed largely in-house
Most of the installations were carried out by Qatar Executive Engineering together with the Qatar Airways Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) teams, rather than by an outside contractor. The company presents the programme as proof of the Group’s technical depth.
Qatar Executive operates its wholly owned business jets on a floating fleet concept. Aircraft are repositioned as demand requires, which keeps empty positioning flights between customers to a minimum. Beyond charter, the division also offers aircraft management, maintenance support and fixed-base operator services.
The upgrade follows a wider trend in premium aviation. Starlink has quickly become the connectivity standard that airlines and business jet operators promote to travellers who expect to work or stream in the air as they would on the ground.
Roger Hohl
Roger Hohl has been at the helm of Luxvisor since 2006. From his base in Switzerland he travels to test what the luxury travel industry promises, from the seat at 40,000 feet to the last course of a tasting menu, and writes about it with an independent eye.
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