Bahrain-registered airline Texel Air welcomed the first Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi™ to its growing fleet, a press release confirmed. The private airline and MRO company can now use the brand-new combi conversion, developed with Tampa-based PEMCO World Air Services, as a versatile third-party cargo charter solution. The Bahrain-stationed aircraft can be configured to prioritise cargo capacity or up to 24 passenger seats for government, express integrator and commercial operations within a … [Read more...] about Texel Air unveils maiden Boeing 737-700 FlexCombi in Bahrain
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Turkish Cargo adds Lahore, Bahrain
Turkish Cargo has begun its weekly freighter services to Lahore as its 17th dedicated freighter service in the Far East, and to Bahrain as its 8th dedicated freighter service in the Middle East. These all-cargo flights supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the cities in both the Far East and the Middle East regions. As from the beginning of the summer schedule 2015, Turkish Cargo will be present at more than 265 … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds Lahore, Bahrain
Cargolux starts direct Bahrain flights
Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), the managing body and operator of Bahrain International Airport (BIA), recently welcomed Cargolux Airlines into the Kingdom of Bahrain. Marking its first landing at Bahrain International Airport on 5th March 2015, this new entrant marks BIA’s 15th cargo airline and signifies a remarkable new addition to the airport’s expanding portfolio. In celebration of this milestone event, an inauguration ceremony was held at BIA on the day in attendance of … [Read more...] about Cargolux starts direct Bahrain flights
Bahrain to host major cargo exhibition in 2015
Bahrain is set to host a major aviation forum and exhibition in April 2015. The Bahrain International Airport Development Forum 2015 (BIADF) is being organised by Arabian Reach in association with Bahrain Airport Company on 1 to 2 April 2015. The BIADF will be held in conjunction with the 2nd Middle East Cargo and Logistics Expo and Conference at the Gulf Convention Centre in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BIADF will focus on airport and logistic developments across the region, with key … [Read more...] about Bahrain to host major cargo exhibition in 2015
New MRO facility for Bahrain
Gulf Technics and SIA Engineering Co. (SIAEC), a subsidiary of the Singapore Airlines Group, have announced their intention to open a new maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Bahrain by 2012 with construction to start late this year or early next. The facility will to be able to accommodate up to two wide-body aircraft or four narrow-body aircraft. Gulf Technics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mumtalakat Holding Co., the investment arm of the Kingdom of Bahrain and a sister company of … [Read more...] about New MRO facility for Bahrain
New Bahrain logistics centre for Aramex
Middle East-based forwarder and logistics provider Aramex has announced the opening of a new 4,000 sq m logistics centre in Bahrain designed to support the company’s expanding supply chain solutions network across the GCC (Gulf Co-operation Council) region. Aramex said the new facility had been designed to service a range of industries, including telecommunications, electronics and textiles. “Located in the Bahrain International Airport Free Zone, the state-of-the art facility … [Read more...] about New Bahrain logistics centre for Aramex
