The private jet charter division of Qatar Airways Group received two brand-new Gulfstream G500 executive jets last month, both of which received operations specification approval from Qatar Civil Aviation Authority, entitling them to commercially operate.

Gulfstream International has filed for voluntary financial restructuring under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code as the airline seeks to tackle mounting debts and secure long-term financing. However, passengers are to be proected: “We are operating our full schedule of flights and honouring all tickets and reservations,” said David Hackett, Gulfstream president and chief executive.