Hashim Mahmood, who has more than three decades of aviation experience with Gulf Air, including 20 years in network planning, was appointed vice president network.
"Hashim is the ideal candidate for this job with his solid network and aviation experience in the region," says Gulf Air Acting President and Chief Executive Björn Näf.
"He was a key player in introducing Gulf Air's new revamped network which has been successfully implemented since July and needless to say that we are confident that his mindset will help Gulf Air achieve its desired goals," says Mr. Näf.
The new revamped network implemented on July 1 enabled Gulf Air to offer more than 500 weekly flights in the Middle East, more than any other carrier in the region.
Mr. Mahmood, who began his aviation career in 1976, was delighted with his appointment.
"I am delighted and proud to be able to serve my national carrier and I hope to be able to add more value in this challenging role to the airline which has been a pioneer for aviation in the region," says Mr. Mahmood.
"I thank the management for entrusting me with such a crucial position that affects all areas of the business and I look forward to facing new challenges ahead in this exciting role."
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Gulf Air appoints another Bahraini as vice president network
- Bahrain: Tuesday, December 04 - 2007 at 09:49
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Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom Bahrain, has appointed a well-reputed and experienced Bahraini to lead its network operations.
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About Gulf AirFounded in 1950, Gulf Air, owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain 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 40 cities in 26 countries. The fleet comprises 30 aircraft and has the distinct advantage of possessing the strongest network across the Middle East.
A new strategy to create a platform for sustained commercial operation has been put in place as part of a two-phased turnaround programme announced in April 2007 by the airline's new management.
Gulf Air's onboard service caters high quality products and services, including the innovative, unique and award winning Sky Chefs and Sky Nannies.
Some of the notable recognition include:
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2007 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2006 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Business Airline 2006 (British Travel Awards)
Best Onboard Service 2006 (Gold) (Mercury Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in First Class 2005 (Sky Trax Awards)
Best Onboard Catering in Business Class 2005(Sky Trax Awards)
Best designed in-flight magazine 2005 (American Creativity Awards)
Middle East Leading First Class Airline 2005 (World Travel Awards)
World's Leading Airport Lounge 2005 (World Travel Awards)
Middle East region's best airport restaurant for its restaurant in Bahrain International Airport lounge 2005 (PAX International Readership Awards)
Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2008
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Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorTuesday, December 04 - 2007 at 09:49 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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