Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) have signed a “Ground handling” agreement with the Bahrain International Airshow Organizing Committee to provide key strategic support for the inaugural Bahrain International Air show (BIAS) which will take place at the Sakhir Air Base this month from the 21st to 23rd.  BAS will provide the on-site equipment, jet cleaning and ground handling services to support the delivery of this first class event.

BAS, CEO Phil Bowel commented, “We are immensely proud to play a key strategic role in this event which the Kingdom of Bahrain is set to host”. The organizers Farnborough International represent the world’s most iconic aviation air show. The BAS partnership with the CAA represents our on-going commitment to providing award winning and internationally acclaimed aviation services to the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Mr. Bowell went on to say “Of all the air shows I have visited on every continent, none compare to the quality of the facilities that Bahrain has made available, and all Bahraini’s should be justly proud of event the CAA have produced for the Kingdom of Bahrain. Everyone should turn up to watch this tremendous aerial spectacular”.

Our people are our prime asset and a dedicated team will be on hand to look after all visiting aircraft, their passengers and crew throughout the event. They will be supported by the entire BAS team of over 3,000 staff to ensure only the highest standards of customer service are delivered.

Friday 8th January 2010 saw our ground handling team deliver 3 GPU’s (ground power units), 2 Air conditioning units, 2 Air starter, 3 state of the art Douglas Tow Bar Less push back tractors, 1 IL 76 Aircraft Tow bar, 4 passenger stairs, 1 conveyor belt, 1 diesel bowser, 2 towing tractors and 2 baggage trolleys.

On Saturday 16th Jan 2010 a new delivery will take place, 2 further GPU’s,  1 water bowser, one toilet bowser, 1 flying carpet for aircraft maintenance, 4 passenger stairs, 2 air conditioning unit, 1 push back tractor, 2 pick ups, 200 aircraft wheel chocks, 250 cones, 2 fire extinguishers (25 KG), 1 nitrogen and 1 oxygen trolley, 4 oil disposal container, 3 maintenance ladder (3 feet high), 1 universal Tow bar, 1 E170 tow bar and A320 Tow bar, 3 maintenance ladder (6 feet high) and cabin cleaning materials.  

“BAS will provide the BIAS with the necessary key logistics management and operational functions to support an event of this magnitude” DCO Salman Al Mahmeed added.
Deputy Chairman of BIAS committee Captain Abdulrahman Al-Gaoud commented that “BAS play a crucial and pivotal role in the Kingdoms airport operations.  With nearly 9 million passengers arriving in Bahrain each year, BAS are an integral part in the country’s ability to support the delivery of world class events such as the air show.  BAS have invested heavily in improving operational efficiencies to optimize their resource deployment, a critical factor in enabling BAS to meet the growing demand for servicing activities and events within the kingdom”.