New Joint Venture Targets Qatar’s Aviation Training

PearlQ Software and Network Solutions, a Doha-based IT company led by His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla Khalifa Al Thani, and RAero LLC, a U.S. developer of aviation training technology, have announced a joint venture to develop and deliver digital aviation training solutions in Qatar, the Middle East and North America.

The companies describe it as a first step toward a broader, long-term relationship. It gives PearlQ and RAero a framework to work together on the marketing, development, and delivery of RAero’s aviation training technologies, software, and courseware. They may explore further opportunities, including strategic investment, joint development and new capabilities in Qatar.

PearlQ will lead client engagement, program management, and local support, including Arabic-language localization. RAero will contribute its Learning Management System, aviation courseware, training platforms, and technical expertise.

RAero is led by Brent Birdwell, a founder of CPaT Global, and President Amit Bahuguna, a Canadian airline pilot.

“Qatar has built one of the world’s most respected aviation sectors, and its future depends on the people behind it. My vision is for Qataris to excel in the technologies that will shape tomorrow, and aviation is central to that future. This joint venture is about building that capability here, in Qatar, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030. It is the beginning of a long-term relationship, and I look forward to what we will build together,” said His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla Khalifa Al Thani, CEO and Managing Director of PearlQ.

“As an airline pilot, I know first-hand that good training is the foundation of safe operations. We are entering Qatar as a committed, long-term partner, not simply a supplier. RAero’s roadmap spans commercial, corporate, military, and eVTOL aviation, and we are proud to share that journey with PearlQ and with Qatar," said Amit Bahuguna, President of RAero LLC.