Bahrain Airport Company (BAC), will be conducting a full scale emergency exercise at the kingom's international airport tomorrow (December 9).

Bahrain International Airport (BIA) hosts a full-scale emergency drill every two years in accordance with the regulations issued by Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs and global industry procedures enforced by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), said a statement from BAC.

The purpose of the exercise is to assess the effectiveness and adequacy of the airport’s emergency plan, it stated.

"The real-life scenarios enable us to test the capabilities and readiness of BIA’s emergency and rescue services to cope with any potential crisis. This bi-annual exercise is of great importance to Bahrain International Airport and helps us improve the safety processes and procedures in line with global aviation standards," said a senior company official.

The BAC appealed to the public for co-operation during the emergency drill at the airport.

"We would like to assure them that all necessary steps will be taken by BAC and all the parties involved to ensure the smooth operations at the airport," he stated.

The drill will in no way affect the aircraft schedule or the passenger movement, he added.– TradeArabia News Service