Qatar Executive, the private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group, has finished installing Starlink Wi-Fi across its entire ultra-long-range fleet of Gulfstream G700 and G650ER aircraft, the company said in a press release.

The company said passengers can now use fast, low-latency internet for video conferencing, streaming, messaging, and work throughout a journey, including on long routes over oceans and remote regions.

It said onboard performance often rivals or exceeds connectivity in homes and offices on the ground. The release did not give speed figures or say how the performance was measured.

According to the release, Qatar Executive Engineering and Qatar Airways Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) teams carried out most of the installations in-house.

The company said the work followed an extensive fleet enhancement programme and described it as part of its fleet modernisation strategy.

Qatar Executive describes itself as one of the world’s leading operators of ultra-long-range business jets. It said its fleet, led by the G700 and G650ER, is designed for non-stop long-haul flights linking major financial centres, business hubs, and leisure destinations.

The release did not say how many aircraft were fitted, how long the programme took or whether the service carries an extra charge for passengers. It also carried no comment from a named official.

Qatar Airways has fitted Starlink on 170 widebody aircraft, the release said in its background section. It said the rollout has connected well over 31 million passengers so far, with up to 373 daily Starlink-enabled flights, and that the airline received Skytrax’s “World’s Best Onboard Wi-Fi” recognition this year.

Qatar Executive offers private jet charter worldwide on its wholly owned business jet fleet. It operates a floating fleet concept, repositioning aircraft as needed to meet demand while minimising empty positioning flights, the release said.

Its services also include aircraft management, maintenance support, and fixed-base operator services.

Source: PR