BAETC is pleased to announce the opening of early registration for its highly respected Aircraft Engineer license – EASA Part 66 B1/B2 License course. As an internationally recognized and technologically advanced provider of formal aircraft engineering maintenance training, BAETC is the first training organization in the Middle East and Asia to have received the European Union Aviation Safety Agency Approval for its training Centre (EASA.147.0002). In addition, BAETC is recognized by the Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA).

BAS Internal Audit department has achieved the top rating for its Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) for conformance with the International Professional Practices Framework of Internal Auditing (IPPF). The full assessment was carried out during February 2023 by UAE Internal Auditors Association (UAE IAA), which is the official IIA (The Institute of Internal Auditors) affiliate in the UAE and is authorised by the Institute of Internal Auditors, USA to conduct Quality Assessments under provisions of Addendum GG, and resulted in a “Generally Conforms” rating.

In an effort to provide the best solutions to enhance customer experience and apprise the system of services provided to customs visitors of the air cargo facility, and to contribute to the successful customs practices in this field, BAS has collaborated with the Ministry of Interior, represented by Customs Affairs at Bahrain International Airport, to implement a project to revamp the customs clearance services center, in order to provide a unique and distinguished customer experience.

As part of the national strategy for the logistics services sector, and in pursuit of providing the best solutions and services contributing to its role in achieving the most effective customs practices in the field of freight, and consolidating joint relations within the field, the Kingdom of Bahrain along with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, signed a joint cooperation customs agreement on December 30, 2019.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) won the “Most Innovative Airport Services Company – Bahrain” Award at the Business Tabloid (BT) Awards ceremony. The event was held on the 19th of January 2023, at Atlantis, the Palm Dubai. In attendance to accept the prestigious award were Mr. Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of BAS, and Mr. Mohamed Khalil, CEO of BAS.

In line with its commitment to serve the community, Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) announced its support for the second phase of the national afforestation campaign “Forever Green”. The campaign is being implemented under the patronage of HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of HM the King, President of the Supreme Council for Women (SCW), President of the NIAD Consultative Council. A number of representatives from BAS took part in a tree planting ceremony held on 4th of January 2023, on Hatim Al Taie Avenue in Hidd. The initiative comes as part of the BAS’ ongoing sustainability and volunteerism initiatives.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) hosted a visit to the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society to launch the Check-in Simulator stand, as part of its continued agreement to support the society and its members by boosting community integration through employment of staff with special needs.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF).

In the presence of Commander of Sakhir Air Base Major General Staff Pilot Mohammad BaHussain Al Musallam. Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed an agreement with Al Sabah Construction as the official contractor for the Sakhir Airbase Catering Facility.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed an agreement with DHL Express to provide cargo ground handling services, as well as DHL Aviation to provide warehousing services.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) announces that it is the Official Ground Handling Sponsor for the sixth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow 2022, which is held on the 9th to 11th of November at Sakhir Air Base.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Conserving Bounties. This partnership comes as part of the Company’s ongoing initiative to support local organizations and the Bahraini community by distributing food to those in need.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) conducted the first meeting of its Equal Opportunities Committee, led by Eng. Mohamed Khalil, CEO of BAS

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) announced its sponsorship of the Asian Weightlifting Championship, which is organized by the Bahrain Weightlifting Federation under the supervision of the Asian Weightlifting Federation. The championship falls under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad al Khalifa, and is scheduled to take place over the course of ten days during October at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Bahrain.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a consultancy agreement with Lufthansa Consulting (LCG) for the latter to provide business optimization and process improvement consultancy services.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a one-year Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) with MAE Aircraft Management W.L.L., the aircraft leasing and management division of MENA Aerospace.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a three-year Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) with InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) for Line Maintenance Services.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) announced the renewal of its ISO/IEC 17025:2017 certification. The accreditation assessment was completed on the 16th of May 2022 by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) hosted a certification ceremony for employees who have completed the Supervisory Development Programme provided by Excellence Training Solutions (ETS). The ceremony took place at the BAS headquarters on 13th June 2022, with the attendance of BAS CEO, Mr. Mohamed Khalil, BAS management team and the programme’s participants.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a Standard Ground Handling Agreement with Cargolux Airlines International to provide line maintenance services to their aircraft at Bahrain International Airport. Cargolux is an international leader in air freight services and one of the largest cargo companies in Europe.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nasser Vocational Training Centre (NVTC). This partnership is in line with the Company’s efforts to strengthen its relationship with the Centre to enhance and develop the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field and achieve common goals and objectives.

BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Centre (BAETC) announced that it has begun the enrolment process for its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License for the next academic year. Admission for 2022 and 2023 intakes are officially open for high school graduates and students above the age of 16, with a deadline set for the end of August.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) announced the renewal of its ISO/IEC 27001:2013 surveillance audit, the international standard outlining best practices for Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). The accreditation assessment was conducted by TÜV PROFiCERT, TUV Hessen, with the support of Global Business Bureau, UAE.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) held the Annual Long-Service Awards Ceremony on the 13th of April 2022, at The Art Hotel & Resort in Amwaj Islands.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a Line Maintenance contract with Mena Aerospace Enterprises (MAE Aircraft Management) to offer both scheduled and chartered transportation services worldwide.

BAS has signed a two-year Standard Ground Handling Agreement (SGHA) for Line Maintenance Services with Kalitta Air – an air carrier and leading provider of air cargo transportation express delivery provider offering both scheduled and chartered transportation services worldwide.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) has signed a contract with SITA to deploy the SITA Airport Management, enabling BAS to manage its ground handler operation as cost effective as possible and ensure the services are delivered in a timely manner, avoiding flight delays.

Mohamed Khalil, CEO of Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), has announced the recent appointment and promotion of a number of senior Bahraini women in key leadership positions across various divisions and departments in the company.

Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) and the Bahrain Down Syndrome Society have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at recruiting a group of special needs Bahraini youth candidates in the company.

BAS Aircraft Engineering Training Center (BAETC) announced the admission process for its Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License Training Program for the current academic year 2021. Scholarships are offered by the center to high school students starting from 10% and up to 25%, as well as providing support for international students from outside Bahrain.

Bahrain Airport Services “BAS” held its first meeting of the Board of Directors on Tuesday the 1st of June 2021, where Mr. Nabeel Khaled Kanoo was elected as Chairman of the Board of Directors, with the membership of Dr. Samer Majid Al Jishi, Mr. Abdulhakim Khalil Al Mutawa, Mr. Farooq Mahmood Al Mahmood, Mr. Ahmed Abdulla Nurudin, Mr. Eshaq Ebrahim Eshaq as Director, and Mr. Ali Abdulaziz Abdulmalek as Directors.

On this occasion Mr. Mohamed Khalil stated, “I’m honored and thrilled to take on the role as the new CEO of Bahrain Airport Services. I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to the Chairman and distinguished members of the Board of Directors for their confidence and trust.

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