MANAMA: Potential partnerships with the private sector for the development of an airside transit hotel, as part of the Airport Modernisation Programme, were discussed during a board meeting of Gulf Air Aviation Group, Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) and Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA).
The meeting was led by Transportation and Telecommunications Minister Kamal Ahmed, who is also chairman of the group.
The board discussed planned BAC and GAA projects as well as reports on subsidiaries Hala Bahrain, Bahrain Jet Fuel Company, Bahrain Airport Services Company and Bahrain Duty Free.
Work on the new passenger terminal building is in the final stages, the board was told, with operational readiness trials by Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide taking place to ensure systems, processes and procedures are in place for the launch.
Attendees were also briefed on the progress of ongoing familiarisation and contractor training sessions to acquaint team members with the new terminal’s IT systems and other state-of-the-art equipment used at security checkpoints, registration counters and luggage areas.
The training sessions are progressing at a rapid pace.
The board also discussed Gulf Aviation Academy’s plans for expansion through the addition of modern equipment and the introduction of new aviation and logistics training programmes that will enhance the academy’s capacity and efficiency, enabling it to meet the growing needs of the sector.
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