Bahrain

By James Pozzi
Bahrain's GFH has joined an engine leasing venture headed by Bridgepoint and AIP Capital that plans to build a commercial engine leasing portfolio valued at over $1 billion.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
This year’s edition of the Bahrain International Airshow has been canceled over concerns about the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Ella Nethersole
Gulf Air and Beond have unveiled a strategic partnership in Bahrain.
Airlines & Lessors

By Steve Trimble
Bahraini F-16 Block 70 achieves first air-to-air kill, intercepting Iranian drones amid regional tensions and missile attacks.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
AirAsia X’s planned launch of flights to Bahrain in June, along with deliveries of new aircraft in 2026, remains on track for now as it navigates the fuel crisis.
Airlines & Lessors

By Alan Dron
Gulf Air has moved several of its aircraft from its home base of Muharraq, Bahrain, to Saudi Arabia.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Maldives-based premium leisure airline, Beond, has signed an LOI with Bahrain's civil aviation regulator to explore the establishment of a Bahrain-based AOC.
Airlines & Lessors

By Ella Nethersole
Eve Air Mobility, backed by Embraer, signed a framework agreement Nov. 3 with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications (MTT).
Advanced Air Mobility

By David Casey
AirAsia parent Capital A has signed a letter of intent with Bahrain's Transportation Ministry to explore establishing Bahrain as a Middle Eastern hub.
Airports & Networks

By James Pozzi
Middle Eastern cargo airline Texel Air has signed a memorandum of understanding to expand its MRO facilities at its Bahrain home base.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
With fighter recapitalization decisions made, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and others turn their attention to helicopter capacity.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Steve Trimble
Bulgaria becomes the third air force to clear a first flight event for Lockheed F-16 Block 70s, following Bahrain and Slovakia.
Aircraft & Propulsion

Over 80% of the world’s top 100 airlines by ASK will be in attendance at the 29th edition of Routes World
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Gulf Air Group is set to play a pivotal role in boosting Bahrain’s tourism sector as part of the kingdom’s broader economic strategy, says CEO Jeffrey Goh.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Gulf Air hopes to return to the U.S. market next year after an absence of almost three decades.
Airlines & Lessors

Bahrain formally accepted delivery of the first of 16 jets a year ago, but the fighters remained in the U.S. to complete certification testing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
Bahrain has formally inducted its new fleet of Bell AH-1Z helicopters into service.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Brian Everstine
The meeting will come as Austin is in Bahrain and includes nations that are a part of the Combined Maritime Forces partnership under the U.S. 5th Fleet.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By David Casey
A target of summer 2024 has been set for direct air service between the U.S. and Bahrain.
Airports & Networks

By Brian Everstine
Lockheed Martin will increase its production pace over the next two to three years to an eventual pace of four F-16s per month.
Paris Air Show

By Aaron Karp
The Bahrain carrier said it saw “accelerated” demand for leisure destinations in summer 2022.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Bahrain’s flag carrier last served the US more than 25 years ago.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
The carrier will become the first to offer a nonstop link between Bahrain and the emirate.
Airports & Networks

By David Casey
Ras Al Khaimah is set to become the fourth emirate to be served by the Indian LCC.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
The carrier last flew to the Italian city in 2012.
Airports & Networks