Gulf Air is a key participant in Bahrain’s contemporary stand at the Asian Aerospace Show 2006 being held at the Changi Exhibition Centre in Singapore from 21 to 26 February.
With a strong focus on technological innovation, the specially designed stand showcases Bahrain International Airport as a premium aviation hub in the Middle East and features the Kingdom’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities including a model of the iconic air traffic control tower and Gulf Air’s new simulator centre along with the first class seats and a branded F1 racing car.
The opening was attended by Bahrain’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transportation HE Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, who was accompanied by the Singaporean Minister of Defence and the Minister of Transportation.
The Gulf Air delegation in Singapore is headed by Gulf Air Vice President Finance Ahmed Al Hammadi who also attended the IATA Asian Aerospace Aviation Summit. At the one-day summit, global industry leaders discussed strategies for the future, including ways to deal with the soaring fuel prices, new cost cutting measures, changing passenger dynamics and expectations, and how to take advantage of the unprecedented opportunities in emerging Asian markets.
About Gulf Air
Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline’s network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air’s ’smart airline, successful business’ vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline’s innovative and high quality products and services:
These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World’s Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region’s best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2006
