| 08 Mar 2010 |
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Bahrain Airport Company's Management of the Bahrain International Airport begins
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Bahrain Airport Company welcomes a new era in aviation history, with its management and operation of the Bahrain International AirportBahrain International Airport
, effective from 1st March 2010.This new management aims to create an aviation hub, by unifying the goals of the entities which make up the Bahrain International AirportBahrain International Airport, to the benefit of travelers, stakeholders and staff, in a future-ready facility, which in turn, contributes toward the shared vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
This includes the management of the Airport Operations Department, Engineering & Planning Department, Information & Communication Technology Department, Commercial & Investments Department, Human Capital & Support Services Department, Finance Department and the Branding & Communications Department. Transition action plans have been implemented, and are so far a success.
As part of this transition, more than 400 staff members from the Civil Aviation Affairs (CAA) which include the departments of Airport Operations and Engineering & Maintenance have recently received the invitation to renew their employment under the management of the Bahrain Airport Company, and the acceptance of offers was high. A ceremony is currently being planned to welcome the newly transferred staff.
An on-boarding program is also in place, in order that the transferred staff start their individual functions with immediate effect, with minimal operational transition barriers.
"This move has been long in the making, and there's an air of optimism around the new prospects it brings. The new management structure is designed to create streamlined processes in order to deliver a comfortable airport environment to all users and partners of the Bahrain International AirportBahrain International Airport." commented Mr. Kamal Ahmed, Acting Chairman of Bahrain Airport Company.
"With operational excellence, we aim to transform Bahrain International AirportBahrain International Airport
into a global aviation hub as well as one of the world's leading airports. This is the vision which we aspire to achieve." Mr. Kamal Ahmed continued. "There has been a large amount of press about the airport's development plans, and the reality of it is beginning to take shape, starting with this new influx of staff. A comprehensive action plan has been set for Bahrain International AirportBahrain International Airport, including modernization and expansion of the airport infrastructure as well as the optimization of operations efficiencies. This will create an unparalleled airport experience for both the end user as well as Bahrain Airport Company partners." Dr. Osama Al Ali, CEO of Bahrain Airport Company
"We would like to extend our thanks to the management of Civil Aviation Affairs for their support and cooperation in creating this success story," Dr Osama Al Ali concluded.
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