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Gulf Air's new MRO service provider takes charge

National carrier Gulf Air's newly appointed maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) service provider SIA Engineering Company Limited (SIAEC) took over the responsibility with effect from today from SRTechnics, who have been looking after Gulf Air' fleet until now.

In a handing-over function held at the Gulf Air hangar at the Bahrain International Airport, Mr. Felix Ammann, Vice President Gulf Region Operations SR Technics handed over a symbolic key to Mr. Johnny Eng, General Manager SIACE in the presence of Gulf Air senior management to mark the transition.

Thanking the SRT team for its cooperation and support in the transition process over the last three months, Gulf Air Director of Special Projects Mr. Jasim Al Marzooqi said:
"The change in MRO service is part of our overall management strategy as it provides us with an opportunity to refocus on our engineering and maintenance systems and processes in order to improve our operational reliability, manage costs and have a self sufficient and robust aircraft maintenance system."


Mr. Al Marzooqi also thanked members of the SIACE team for their cooperation and support in taking over the MRO service responsibility from SRT.

"It has been a cordial and successful partnership with Gulf Air, one of our major clients," said Mr. Amman in his farewell speech.

Thanking SRTechnics and Gulf Air Mr. Eng said,"We are delighted to have been appointed as the MRO service provider to Gulf Air's fleet and we look forward to a fruitful and successful relationship with Gulf Air- a highly progressive international airline in the Middle East."

Gulf Air signed a long-term Fleet Management Programme (FMP) contract with SIEAC in March this year. Under the contract, SIAEC will provide a wide range of services for Gulf Air's Airbus fleet, which will be performed in Bahrain and Singapore.
Staff members from Gulf Air, SR Technics and SIAEC at the handing-over function.
Staff members from Gulf Air, SR Technics and SIAEC at the handing-over function.
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About Gulf Air:

Gulf 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 42 cities in 27 countries, with a fleet of 39 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:

Gulf Air Corporate Communications Team
Corporate Communications Department
Gulf Air
P.O. Box: 138, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain
Phone: +973 1733 8080

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