The remaining four aircraft, awaiting slot allocation for planned maintenance checks, will gradually re-enter service.
The B767s were taken out of service by Gulf Air to conduct a thorough check, following the detection of traces of corrosion in one of them during a planned maintenance inspection. Aircraft inspected and repaired, according to rules and recommendations and following consultation with Boeing, are being released by maintenance provider SR Technics to Gulf Air for commercial operation.
Every effort has been taken to minimise disruption to the network service over the last 10 days by rescheduling Gulf Air's fleet.
While we regret the inconvenience caused to passengers as a result of our decision, I hope that everyone understands and appreciates that safety is of paramount importance at Gulf Air.
Great credence is taken in operating to the highest safety standards, as defined by the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).
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Gulf Air Boeing 767s start returning to service
- Bahrain: Wednesday, March 14 - 2007 at 14:41
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Gulf Air announces that three of its Boeing 767 fleet are back in service and two more will return to schedule in the coming week.
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About Gulf Air:Founded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Sultanate of Oman, is the only truly Pan Gulf carrier in the Middle East region.
The regional, geographic and cultural values that the airline has embraced over more than half a century are still central to defining its brand and service ethos.
Today the airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 30 countries. The fleet comprises 34 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A platform for sustained commercial operation has been established over the past three years as part of a multi-phased turnaround programme. It has also provided a framework for a succession of innovative products and services including the unique Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies that form part of Gulf Air's 'smart airline, successful business' vision.
International recognition has been achieved as a result of the turnaround programme leading to numerous awards for the airline's innovative and high quality products and services: These include:
• Best Onboard Catering in First and Business Class (Skytrax World Airline Catering Awards 2005)
• Best designed in-flight magazine (American Creativity Awards,2005)
• Middle East Leading First Class Airline (World Travel Awards 2005)
• World's Leading Airport Lounge (World Travel Awards 2005)
• Middle East & North African Platinum Best Airline (MENA Travel Awards 2004
• Most Improved Airline (Skytrax Awards 2004)
• Middle East First Class Airline (Arabian Business Awards)
• Best new product launch for in-flight services (PAX international Readership Awards)
• Best First Class Onboard Food (Skytrax Food Category 2004)
• Best Business Class Check-in (Skytrax Check-in Category 2004)
• Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge (PAX International Readership Awards 2005)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007
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Posted by Janeta Novakovic, Assistant News EditorWednesday, March 14 - 2007 at 14:41 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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