Gulf Air Chief People Officer Mr. Ahmed Al Banna and Flight Crew Recruitment Manager, Captain Aud Ahmed Al Tauqi attended the graduation ceremony held earlier this month at the Academy to mark their achievement.
Mr Al Banna said, "We are very proud of these graduates. They are the first wave of Bahraini students to graduate from the Ayla Aviation Academy under the training flight programme."
"Our sponsorship of this and other programmes like it is an important aspect of Gulf Air's strategy to develop the country's wealth of young talent and invest in their potential so they are equipped with important skills to enhance their future careers. It is the young, up and coming generation that will secure the future success of our country and so, as the Kingdom's national flag carrier, we see it as our responsibility to encourage them and help them to succeed," he added.
"Gulf Air wishes them all the best for a bright career ahead and looks forward to one day welcoming them to our family to benefiting from the expertise and enthusiasm they will bring on board," he concluded.
In his speech given at the graduation ceremony, Ayla Aviation Academy Chief Executive Officer Mr Marwan Atalla said, "Ayla Academy is proud of our future pilots here today. With aviation becoming a demanding job in the region nowadays, we are elated to have inspired you and helped you reach this important mark at the start of a rewarding career. I wish each cadet good luck and every success in the days to come."
Ayla Aviation Academy was originally founded by the Near East Group and Atlantic Flight Training. Based in Aqaba, Jordan, Ayla offers aspiring pilots an opportunity to train using state-of-the-art aircraft, simulators and training techniques. The academy is Royal Jordanian approved and is the only academy in Jordan that is Gulf Air approved.
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Gulf Air honours 11 Bahraini graduates from Ayla Aviation Academy
- Bahrain: Thursday, April 30 - 2009 at 14:23
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A total of 11 Bahrainis have graduated with their commercial pilot's license from the Ayla Aviation Academy in Aqaba, Jordan, following an intensive flight training program co-sponsored by Bahrain's national flag carrier, Gulf Air and the Bahrain Development Bank.
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About Gulf AirGulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, was founded in 1950 and is one of the oldest airlines in the Middle East. It is owned by Bahrain Mumtalakat Holdings Company.
Backed by more than half a century of experience, expertise and customer care, Gulf Air has established as a powerful brand and today, it is the carrier of choice for most people in the region. However, its goal has remained unchanged - the commitment to providing state-of-the-art flying experience, complemented by its traditional Arabian hospitality.
One of the prime objectives of the carrier is to connect Bahrain to the Middle East countries and the rest of the world. The airline offers customers the unique advantage of operating the largest network in the Middle East with non-stop flights while providing seamless onward connections to other destinations. Gulf Air's current network stretches from Europe to Asia, connecting 39 cities in 27 countries, with a fleet of 30 aircraft.
The airline has code-share agreement with 15 airlines across the world offering a wider choice of flights that can be booked directly with Gulf Air.
In alignment with the dynamic growth plans of the Kingdom as laid out in 'Vision 2030', Gulf Air has embarked on a business strategy to re-fleet itself over the next five years to further strengthen its presence as a leading player. The airline has placed an order to purchase 24 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft and another order with Airbus to purchase 35 aircraft that includes A320s and A330s.
Gulf Air is the Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2009 and London-based football club Queens Park Rangers.
For further information, please contact:
Ms. Katherine Kaczynska
Corporate Communications Manager
Gulf Air, P.O. Box: 138.
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Phone: +973 17338416
Posted by Rana MesbahThursday, April 30 - 2009 at 14:23 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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