Govt committed to boost logistics sector: HRH CP
Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa yesterday stressed government’s commitment to enhancing Bahrain’s competitiveness, particularly in the logistics sector.
The Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister was speaking while taking a tour of Gulf Air’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the latest addition to the national carrier’s expanded fleet, at Sakhir Air Base.
“Expanding Gulf Air’s fleet to include the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A320neo will increase company’s performance in addition to maximizing economic yields, and laying the foundations for prosperity based on the principles of sustainability and competitiveness epitomized by Gulf Air,” stressed HRH the Crown Prince.
Deputy Prime Minister, His Excellency Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, members of the royal family, senior government officials, and members of the airline’s board of directors also attended the event.
During the tour, HRH the Crown Prince identified the new aircraft as a significant milestone in Gulf Air’s fleet expansion and extended his congratulations to Gulf Air’s board of directors and highlighted the commitment of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa towards Bahrain’s long-term strategic development and continued competitiveness.
In due course, the airline will take delivery of two kinds of aircraft, the Boeing787-9 Dreamliner and the Airbus A320neo.
On the occasion, HRH Prince Salman received a detailed summary of the company’s corporate strategy and the timeline for delivery of the brand new aircraft as well as upgrades to the existing fleet.
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