Qatar Executive Appointed Bombardier's Service Facility in Middle East

Abu Dhabi, March 6 (QNA) - Qatar Executive has become Bombardier's newest Line Maintenance Facility (LMF) in Doha, allowing Qatar Airways' corporate jet subsidiary to provide maintenance and repair services for Bombardier Challenger 300, Challenger 604, Challenger 605 and the manufacturer's entire global family of business jets for the Middle East. This new agreement, signed by Bombardier and Qatar Airways at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo today, enables the corporate jet operator to perform Line and Aircraft On Ground (AOG) maintenance and to conduct warranty repairs on aircraft for Bombardier jet owners, effective April 1, 2012, the Qatar Airways Corporate Jet Division announced Tuesday. With this move, Qatar Executive has established itself as the newest Authorised Service Facility in the region, supporting Bombardier Challenger and Global aircraft. The company's operation is based at Doha International Airport, where it has a state-of-the-art, fully equipped 6,400 square metre maintenance hangar. Qatar Executive operates a fleet of six wholly owned Bombardier jets, set to progressively expand to meet the growing demand for premium business jet services in the Middle East and globally. With an average age of only one year, Qatar Executive operates the youngest fleet of corporate jets in the Gulf. Qatar Executive is showcasing the newest of its three Challenger 605 business jets to visitors at the Abu Dhabi Air Expo. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said, "We are proud that Bombardier has selected Qatar Executive as an Approved Service Facility for Qatar, the Middle East and neighbouring regions and we look forward to offering exceptional maintenance service and professional expertise to regional Bombardier jet owners and visiting private jet operators. "With Bombardier and Qatar Executive sharing the same values on high quality standards, customer care, reliability and delivery punctuality, we are confident this partnership will be a success that further cements Qatar s position as a major aviation and maintenance hub," added Al Baker. Bombardier Customer Services and Specialised and Amphibious Aircraft President Eric Martel said, "Qatar Executive has built its business by flying and maintaining Bombardier business jets and they know our aircraft intimately. "Maintenance and repair services are central to a positive ownership experience, and we are extremely pleased to extend our relationship with Qatar Executive to support the growing base of Bombardier customers in the Middle East region". Established in 2009, Qatar Executive has quickly emerged as one of the region s premier charter and maintenance service providers, with both Challenger and Global aircraft forming the backbone of its premium fleet. Qatar Executive s fleet also encompasses a Global XRS, one of the most luxurious business jets in the skies today. Like Qatar Executive's pilots, its aircraft maintenance team is highly trained to support the 24-hour seven-day operation and to service airframes, avionics and engines using the most up-to-date technology. Keeping up appearances is very important, so Qatar Executive offers a wide range of services, including interior deep-cleaning, exterior washing and bright work polishing during maintenance or even during a brief overnight stay in its modern, new hangar in Doha. Qatar Executive Technical Operations employs 20 full time Engineers and Technicians with plans to increase its workforce by 20% to further expand its capabilities this year. Significant investments have also been made in specialised tooling and spare parts, exceeding Bombardier's requirements for an Approved Service Facility. (QNA)