Manama, Oct. 21 (BNA): The signing of the contract between Bahrain Airport Company and Valo Aviation was seen by Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications.
Transportation Minister attends agreement signing between Bahrain Airport Company, Valo Aviation
Gulf Air Group Chairman Khalid Hussain Taqi, Undersecretary for Civil Aviation Affairs Hussain Ahmed Rashid Al Shuail, Bahrain Airport Company CEO Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, and Valo Aviation CEO Hanna Hakamo were also present during the signing.
According to Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed, the Kingdom of Bahrain is keeping up with changes in the regional and global markets while advancing its private aviation industry as an essential component of the air transportation system. In order to establish a contemporary operating environment that draws in investors and diversifies the national economy, he emphasized strategic support.
He emphasized that Bahrain International Airport’s (BIA) reputation as a successful hub for these services depends on its cutting-edge private aviation infrastructure. He pointed out that the new alliance with Valo Aviation strengthens the ministry’s collaboration with Gulf Air Group to grow the industry and shows faith in Bahrain’s operating environment.
The agreement comprises the construction of a facility at Bahrain International Airport for private jet maintenance, repair, and ground services.
The agreement supports Valo Aviation’s aims to grow operations and sustainability in Bahrain by allowing it to construct a state-of-the-art, 6,000-square-meter VIP aircraft hangar.
According to Taqi, this collaboration is in line with Gulf Air Group’s plan to establish the Kingdom as a regional center for first-rate air services and environmentally friendly infrastructure that satisfies consumer demands and attracts investors.
The deal, according to Hanna Hakamo, is a big step forward for Valo Aviation, a long-term investment that supports contemporary business jets like the Gulfstream G700 and Falcon 10X. She expressed gratitude to the ministry and Bahrain Airport Company for their support, which reaffirmed the company’s dedication to long-term investment and high-caliber job creation in the industry.
