Over 50,000 people visit Bahrain International Airshow 2022

TDT | Manama

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The sixth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022 attracted over 50,000 visitors over the course of three days, said the Minister of Transportation and Telecommunications, Mohamed bin Thamer AlKaabi.

The Airshow 2022, which closed with great success on Friday at the Sakhir Air Base, witnessed a number of business deals, including a $100 million investment between the Asia Group “Cargo Network” and MENA Aerospace, an aircraft leasing and management firm.

More than 200 military and civil delegations and 186 companies from over 30 countries, including six countries with dedicated pavilions, participated in the Airshow 2022. There were approximately 100 exhibitors, 73% of which were international companies.

Nearly 100 different types of aircraft were on show in the static and flying displays. Prominent teams, including the Red Arrows, the Saudi Hawks, the UAE’s Al Fursan, and Global Stars, performed aerial shows over the three days.

Upon concluding the Show, Minister AlKaabi, congratulated His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Personal Representative of His Majesty the King and the Chairman of the BIAS’ Supreme Organizing Committee on the success of the Airshow.

“The Bahrain International Airshow was founded a decade ago to emphasize the significance and position of the aviation industry in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region.

It has consistently expanded now becoming one of the fastest-growing events in the region.”

Deals at the show

Several cooperation agreements were signed, including four inked by the Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, and Britain, as well as a manufacturing cooperation deal between the Bahrain Defense Force and Emirates “Edge.”

Bahrain Airport Company signed an agreement with Beyon Solutions to offer 24/7 support for the core network infrastructure at Bahrain International Airport.

A codeshare agreement between Gulf Air and Emirates Airways was also signed. Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed up Al Sabah Construction as the official contractor for its new catering facility coming up within Sakhir Airbase on a 7,500 sqm plot area.

Additionally, Texel Air, a Bahrain-based air cargo company announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to form a strategic alliance with Sierra Nevada to develop aviation industry opportunities in the Middle East and the world.

The Airshow also featured discussion forums for thought leadership and knowledge sharing, a section for university students, as well as entertainment activities for visitors and families.