Boeing and Gulf Air Join Forces at Aviation Leadership Seminar to Propel Future Growth in Bahrain
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Gulf Air orchestrated a two-day Commercial Aviation Leadership Seminar from April 15–16 in Manama, uniting senior Gulf Air executives and Boeing leadership for an enriching training initiative, tailored to bolster Gulf Air’s ongoing expansion trajectory.
The seminar encompassed essential subjects, including airline strategies and operational frameworks, network and fleet planning, revenue optimization, and the distinctions between aircraft leasing and purchasing. Throughout the sessions, Boeing and Gulf Air delved into how transforming business frameworks and aircraft technologies are influencing the industry’s future, the significance of market analysis in crafting lucrative networks, and strategies to maximize aircraft efficiency and revenue outcomes.
Gulf Air Group Chief Executive Officer Dr. Jeffrey Goh remarked: “Gulf Air has maintained a long-term and reliable alliance with Boeing—one that has been instrumental in molding our path as a national carrier. Over the years, Boeing’s ingenuity, technical prowess, and unwavering support have greatly aided our fleet modernization and operational achievements. As we move forward, we remain optimistic that our partnership will persist and flourish, fostering further advancement, sustainability, and excellence in the aviation arena.”
The training modules provided Gulf Air participants with practical knowledge on how airlines select optimal aircraft to align with their network strategies, the elements affecting aircraft delivery schedules—such as availability and financing—and the advantages and disadvantages of leasing versus buying aircraft. Participants also examined how airport circumstances and flight regulations can affect aircraft efficiency and discovered how financial planning resources can enhance investment decision-making.
“Boeing’s collaboration with Bahrain commenced in 1977, when Gulf Air welcomed its first Boeing aircraft, a 737-200. Boeing’s investments have been crucial in developing the local aerospace industry, generating employment, and fostering innovation,” stated Omar Arekat, vice president of Boeing’s Commercial Sales and Marketing for the Middle East. “As Bahrain’s aviation sector evolves, Boeing is devoted to deepening its presence by catering to the airline’s varied fleet requirements, including both passenger and cargo solutions. We look forward to nurturing our partnership with Gulf Air and contributing to the growth of Bahrain’s aviation industry.”
The session concluded with closing statements and the distribution of certificates by Gulf Air Group’s CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Goh.
This seminar signifies the robust alliance between Boeing and Gulf Air and reflects a broader commitment to capacity building and leadership enhancement within Bahrain’s aviation sector.
To date, Gulf Air has acquired a total of 37 Boeing aircraft, including the 787-9 Dreamliner.
