Bahrain Airport Company (BAC) has signed a strategic partnership agreement with International Air Transport Association (Iata), positioning it as an integral contributor to setting industry standards and strategies.

Boasting over 400 participants, Iata’s Strategic Partnerships Programme provides a platform for the aviation industry to share ideas, collaborate and improve aviation practices and technology. As part of this forward-thinking program, BAC will have complete access to Iata’s economic data and analysis and will be able to utilize Iata’s resources for industry research to potentially drive forward BIA’s growth and development.

As a Strategic Partner, BAC can actively participate in over 40 areas of involvement spanning virtually all aspects of airline operations, helping to draw up policies and regulations for the airline community.

“Establishing a solid partnership with a respected global entity like IATA reiterates BIA’s role as a key player in the regional aviation sector. BIA has unparalleled experience in this industry and we have continued to operate Bahrain’s gateway as a world class facility, on par with its global counterparts. This promises to be a very rewarding partnership, we want to learn from our fellow colleagues and share our extensive knowledge to the betterment of aviation as a whole”, said Mohamed Yousif Al Binfalah, chief executive officer of Bahrain Airport Company.

BAC is the managing body of Bahrain International Airport (BIA) and is responsible for enhancing and increasing the airport’s contribution to the local economy in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision. – TradeArabia News Service