 |
Bahrain was placed under the aviation spotlight last week as the Gulf kingdom hosted its second international airshow, with over 42,000 people in attendance, comprising of more than 20,000 trade visitors and 22,000 members of the public. Held at the large-scale Sakhir Airbase, the three-day event attracted a total of 27 exhibitors from around the world, including global powerhouses such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier and Lockheed Martin. However, it was the kingdom's homegrown aviation players that made the biggest noise, with contract announcements by the likes of Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA), Gulf Technics, Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), Bahrain Economic Development Board (EDB) and MENA Aerospace Enterprises, while new in-flight innovations were showcased by Gulf Air and Bahrain Air. The estimated value of deals signed at the airshow was US$850 million. THIS PHOTO: Bahrain Air crew near the carrier's aircraft in the static display. 
More Galleries |
