Bahrain Airport Company, which manages and operates Bahrain International Airport, has signed a commercial terms agreement with Valo Aviation, a company specializing in private aircraft operations, to build an advanced private aviation center and an aircraft maintenance and repair hangar at the airport, in the presence of Bahrain's Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa.
Under the agreement, Valo Aviation will build an advanced facility to serve VIP aircraft on an area of about 6,000 square meters, in line with the highest technical standards, in a move reflecting the company's plans to expand its operations and enhance its operational sustainability in Bahrain, according to a post on Bahrain Airport Company's LinkedIn account.
The signing of the agreement comes as part of Bahrain's efforts to develop the private aviation sector as a vital component of the air transport system, keeping pace with developments in regional and international markets and enhancing the Kingdom's attractiveness to international investors and operators.
Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications Dr. Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa stressed that providing advanced infrastructure and facilities for private aviation is a key pillar in strengthening Bahrain International Airport's position as an effective hub for this type of service, adding that the new partnership reflects the confidence of specialized companies in Bahrain's operating environment and consolidates the integration between the ministry's efforts and Gulf Air Group to develop the sector.
The signing ceremony was attended by Khalid Hussain Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group; Hussain Ahmed Al Shuail, Undersecretary for Civil Aviation Affairs; Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, CEO of Bahrain Airport Company; and Hanna Hakamo, CEO of Valo Aviation.
Khalid Hussain Taqi, Chairman of Gulf Air Group, said the partnership is in line with Gulf Air Group's strategic vision to consolidate Bahrain's position as a regional hub for high-quality aviation services, through sustainable infrastructure that meets market needs and supports investment appeal in the private aviation sector.
To view the post on Bahrain Airport Company's LinkedIn account, click here.
