Gulf Air says hangar deal vital for expansion plan
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Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has signed an agreement with Bahrain Real Estate Company (Edamah) to build a multi-million dollar maintenance hangar in Manama as part of the airline's expansion strategy.
Construction will begin next year and once completed in 2011, the facility will be able to accommodate three modern wide-body aircrafts at any time.
Gulf Air's chief executive Bjorn Nof said: "This world-class facility will enable Gulf Air to continue maintaining the highest safety standards as well as keep our existing and future fleet in the best condition possible.
"This is an important development not only for Gulf Air but for business friendly Bahrain and we are delighted to be able to make a contribution to the further development and diversification of the kingdom's economy."
Gulf Air accounts for more than 70 percent of the traffic to and from Bahrain International Airport and the airline has been heavily involved in the design and construction of the new international airport with aims to make it the fastest connection hub in the world.
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